An intense lightning strike was captured on camera in North Branch, Minnesota, on Monday, July 28, as a powerful storm rolled ...

A full understanding of how lightning forms in the clouds has eluded scientists, but new research promises to solve this ...

A storm chaser discovered a flaming hay bale on Thursday night while following a lightning storm that blanketed parts of Westman. As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are ...

Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a storm, so if thunder roars, go indoors. If you’re inside, lightning threats are still possible.

A local photographer captured lightning striking One World Trade Center during Monday’s torrential downpour — and it wasn’t ...

VIENNA, Va. (WUSA) - In a rare event, firefighters said a townhome was struck twice during a storm. “Caller advises the house was struck by lightning and the house is filling with smoke,” a ...

“It’s incredibly rare to have lightning strikes, especially that. Close together, residents in the area reported hearing five large loud thunder booms in the area,” he said.

Thunder and lightning are two of nature's most awe-inspiring yet terrifying phenomena. Have you ever wondered how a lightning bolt forms and why thunder follows right after? Explore the science ...