Lightning is a staple of West Michigan weather, but many natives might not know how this common phenomenon is made.

Engineers across many disciplines are aware of and concerned with lightning—and for good reasons. A lightning strike can cause significant structural damage, house and forest fires, and severe ...

Lightning strikes are some of the most awesome demonstrations of power on Earth, and the results can range from mild to destructive.

An intense thunderstorm system brought rain and lightning to California's Coachella Valley. Dry lightning from these storms can spark wildfires, especially when vegetation is parched. Lightning is ...

Scientists say they’ve finally solved the mystery behind what happens just before lightning strikes. While famous inventor and U.S. Founding Father Benjamin Franklin discovered the connection between ...

As Americans celebrate Independence Day week, some might wonder just how hot dazzling displays of fireworks get, and how they compare to one of Mother Nature’s most powerful forces - lightning. Both ...

Heat lightning is often the term used on a summer night when lightning is seen, but no thunder is heard. While this is a real phenomenon, “heat lightning” is not a special category of lightning.

The lightning count in San Diego County was 2,861, the National Weather Service (NWS) San Diego posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, Thursday evening. The cloud-to-ground count, which is lightning ...