SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Lightning is a frequent occurrence in CNY, but how does it form, how strong is it, and how far can it travel? Plus, where do the most lightning fatalities occur and where are ...

Lightning is hotter than the surface of the sun and kills up to 20 people in the United States each year, but how exactly ...

How does lightning occur, how do we keep ourselves safe and are there any benefits from lightning? Watch Now . Menu Local National Weather Sports Traffic Watch Now Close ×. News. Local ...

This week is National Lightning Safety Awareness Week and is designed to remind all of us what to do when thunder roars. According to the National Weather Service, each year there are about 25 ...

How often does lightning strike and how powerful is it? As we mentioned before your chances of being struck are 1 in 3,000 if you live for 80 years. As a one-time shot at being hit, your chances ...

Southeastern states have the highest risk of lightning strikes, with Florida being the "lightning capital" of the U.S. Safety ...

Why does it feel like these storms always happen at night? ... This charge separation brings an electric field, creating lightning. Contractions in the air create the soundwaves we know as thunder.

Unfortunately, this practice alone isn’t quite enough. Even when thunderstorms (natural lightning) are not occurring or expected to occur, an aircraft-initiated lightning strike can still be a risk.