The record longest lightning strike was 477 miles, but this was cloud to cloud through a long line of thunderstorms. Lightning fatalities occur most commonly when people are standing under a tree ...

Remain inside a safe place for 30 minutes after the last thunder. Substantial buildings and hard-topped vehicles are the safest options. Rain shelters, small sheds, balconies, porches, and open ...

Scientists are working to understand the curious phenomena of red sprites, green ghosts and blue jets high above thunderstorms.