As air rises quickly over peaks, it can create the perfect storm—literally. The rapid uplift helps build towering thunderclouds, sparking lightning that can be both mesmerizing and dangerous.

Outer Banks community with a history of being targeted by lightning endured another round, with 5 strikes reported within 5 hours, NC fire officials say.

“There was so much lightning, but this isn’t the first time,” he said. “Ten years ago, we had 14 lightning strikes in six hours. We (fire crews) were going from house to house.” ...

The Regional Transportation District’s E and R Lines are back on schedule after lightning strikes in the area caused delays. Lightning did not strike anything, according to an RTD representative ...

National Outer Banks town — notorious for lightning strikes — reports 5 in latest round By Mark Price Updated June 18, 2025 2:32 PM ...

About 10 percent of lightning-stroke victims are killed, and 70 percent suffer serious long-term effects. About 400 people survive lightning strokes in the U.S. each year.

OUTER BANKS, N.C. — A number of lightning strikes left lasting impacts on Father’s Day in the Outer Banks. Five total structures were hit, but Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars was hit ...

Jacob Brewer, struck by lightning five years ago, defies the odds with a miraculous recovery, as his family raises awareness about lightning safety.