Imagine standing outside, the sky crackling with energy, thunder rolling in your chest. Suddenly, a flash splits the sky—and ...

There is an estimated ¥100 to 200 billion (somewhere between $650 million and more than $1.3 billion US) in damage due to lightening strikes each year in Japan. Japanese telecom company, Nippon ...

The lightning injuries occur just as the 25th annual National Lightning Safety Awareness Week kicks off on June 22.

Each strike carries billions of watts of power, posing a threat to homes and their appliances and electronics.

VIENNA, Va. (WUSA) - In a rare event, firefighters said a townhome was struck twice during a storm. “Caller advises the house ...

Women knocked unconscious on beach after near-direct hit by lightning. See meteorologist tips and warnings for when inclement weather strikes. By Kelly McCarthy. June 24, 2025, 10:46 AM.

Startled 911 callers alerted police and medics to a lightning strike at the Northland High School field, describing how the ...

Lightning strikes are surging this summer, hitting almost daily due to increased humidity and stormy weather. When thunder ...

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Steve Barrett, 54, was hit by an unexpected bolt of lightning while fishing with friends at the Carp ...

Florida's geography makes summer one of the more dangerous seasons meteorologically, with spiking daytime temperatures that trigger invading sea breezes.

A suspected lightning strike in Burlington, Massachusetts injured two people and caused damage to a house, leading to the ...