A neighbor's home security camera captured the lightning strike and resulting fire. A fundraiser has been launched to aid the ...

Thunderstorms are ubiquitous, with thousands of lightning strikes hitting Earth ... spin like a top and produce the most extreme weather on the planet. They drop hail the size of melons, can ...

Scientists have confirmed that lightning can — and often does — strike the same place more than once, thanks to factors like geography, tall structures, and even the unique electrical properties of ...

Monday's storms in North Texas caused concern for residents in Southlake and Colleyville after two homes were hit by lightning. In Southlake, resident Shailendra Saksena captured photos of his ...

Even though most cars are made primarily from metal, they're actually a very safe space during lightning storms. That's because ... strikes because the extreme heat can lead to bursting.

Thunderstorms raised the risk of lightning strikes in many areas already tinder-dry and considered at extreme risk of ...

"As storms with lightning & strong winds move through North ... such as southwestern Texas, suffering "extreme" and "exceptional" drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

However, when storms involve powerful electrical components, it’s advisable to unplug electronic devices from the power source to prevent damage. It’s clear that if a lightning storm catches ...