The National Weather Service says a powerful lightning strike combined with unique atmospheric conditions caused Friday night's widespread loud boom and bright flash across Northern Virginia. The ...

As spring approaches, we can expect more severe storms, which can bring deadly lightning strikes. While summer is the busiest ...

You might think you’d be safe from lightning if a storm is far away. You’d be wrong.

Why Lightning Happens — And Why It’s So Dangerous. Meteorologist Matt Bullock explains.

In the mythology of ancient Greece and Rome, thunder and lightning strikes were the prime weapon of Zeus (the king of the gods, known to the Romans as Jupiter). Reminders of his power and wrath via ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Street lights reflect off a rain soaked window on 4th Street on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus news stations ...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Experts, including WMBF Chief Meteorologist Jamie Arnold, clear up myths about lightning. “Most of us were taught when we were kids how to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Thunderstorm safety often comes down to some common sense. Do not ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Showers and thunderstorms possible on and off throughout the day today thanks to a cold front moving across the state. Once this cold front moves through we will see less humid ...