The dance of electrical charges high above us is more complex than most people realize. While we typically think of lightning as bright bolts striking the ground, the vast majority of lightning ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Lightning is a common occurrence in Virginia and North Carolina, but have you ever wondered how and why it forms? Think of the formation of lightning as if you are playing with magnets.

Last year, the U.S. saw a total lightning count of over 242 million bolts, with Florida seeing a significant amount of those strikes. Vaisala Xweather released its Annual Lightning Report, detailing ...

There's no doubt of the beauty of lightning. The negatively charged electrons in the atmosphere can be brought to light by man or by Mother Nature. But those views come with a deadly risk for those ...

(WGHP) – You may have heard the saying “When thunder roars, head indoors.” For severe weather preparedness week, let’s dive into how to stay safe when lightning is nearby. Lightning strikes the United ...

DID NOT NEED MEDICAL TREATMENT. STEVEN. WELL, NIKITA, I’M HERE WITH SANDRA IN THE WEATHER CENTER. OBVIOUSLY, IF YOU LIVED IN FLORIDA LONG ENOUGH, YOU KNOW, LIGHTNING IS A REGULAR PART OF LIFE IN THE ...