Why Lightning Happens — And Why It’s So Dangerous. Meteorologist Matt Bullock explains.

As particles rub together from wind friction in a thunderstorm, the charges separate and static electricity develops. The negative charges or electrons separate to the bottom of the thunderstorm, ...

As summer begins and more people spend time outdoors, Floridians know that it’s likely to storm each afternoon from June to August. While lightning is fascinating to watch, it is also extremely ...

In the United States, there is an average of 22 lightning deaths every year. All these deaths are preventable. Florida is known as the lightning capital of the nation. We are accustomed to the summer ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – This is National Lightning Safety Awareness Week. As summertime showers and thunderstorms impact the area, this is a good time to brush up on what makes lightning so ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Lightning is as beautiful as it is deadly. It also passes gas ...