As summer storms roll through much of the U.S., safety officials are urging people to take precautions against one of nature’s most unpredictable hazards: lightning. National Lightning Safety ...

A thunderstorm with cloud to ground lightning rages during the day in China on July 21, 2025. CREDIT: Photo by Liu Wei/Xinhua via Getty Images. Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs ...

Thunderstorms often begin to develop early in the day when the sun heats the air near the ground and pockets of warmer air start to rise in the atmosphere. When these pockets of air reach a certain ...

GUERNSEY COUNTY, OH (WTRF) – As National Lightning Safety Awareness Week kicks off June 22–28, 2025, the Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office is joining the National Lightning Safety Council in urging ...

Summer is a busy time for lightning strikes, which kill about 20 people and injure many others across the United States each year, officials said. By Johnny Diaz Reporting from Miami In June, a ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Lightning is one of nature’s most electrifying spectacles—literally. According to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms form when key ingredients—moisture, instability and ...

Hot summer days lead to two things – severe storms and people taking showers after completing activities in the heat. If you come inside and see your area is under a severe thunderstorm warning, is it ...

Over the last few weeks, New Jersey has seen multiple storms accompanied by deadly flooding, power outages and two fatal lightning strikes. There are several measures you can take to keep yourself and ...

Check the weather forecast before engaging in outdoor activities and reschedule if storms are predicted. Avoid using electronics or plumbing during a thunderstorm, even when indoors. If caught outside ...