Inside a thunderstorm, warm air is forced upward in a strong updraft. As the air rises, ice and water particles collide inside the cloud, creating electrical charges. Those collisions build up ...

A single lightning bolt heats the narrow column of air around it to roughly 54,000 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the U.S.

Florida leads the nation in lightning fatalities. Here’s how to stay safe as lightning activity picks up this rainy season.

Search crews spent hours recovering a teen's body as storms threatened, highlighting how lightning puts Florida boaters and ...

With more storms still in the forecast, experts say homeowners should think beyond just roof damage when it comes to ...

Thunder and lightning can appear seemingly out of nowhere in the hot summer months, and their effects can range from ...