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 ...

Lightning is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States. Understanding the risks and knowing what to do can help prevent injuries and save lives. Lightning can strike several ...

Lightning is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States. Understanding the risks and knowing what to do can help prevent injuries and save lives. Lightning can strike several ...

Last week, the United States recorded its first lightning fatality of the year, and as seasonal summer storms loom on the horizon, experts say death by bolt is highly likely in this Southern state.

As spring approaches, we can expect more severe storms, which can bring deadly lightning strikes. While summer is the busiest season for storms, springtime brings greater activity as temperatures rise ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There was some impressive and dangerous lightning in the Memphis area during severe storms on Tuesday. Viewers shared videos with WREG of the light shows that sent some running for ...

Severe thunderstorms unleashed dangerous tornadoes and lightning strikes across Mississippi and Alabama on the evening of May ...

Council members held a public meeting Monday night where business owners and young people shared ideas for solutions. Ongoing worries: Fatal Fountain Square shooting reignites safety concerns downtown ...