CHICAGO (WLS) -- You may know the slogan, "when thunder roars, go indoors." That's what you should do when a thunderstorm is nearby. Lightning is one of the most dangerous aspects of storms. It is ...

Zap! You just touched a metal doorknob after shuffling your rubber-soled feet across the carpet. You've been struck by lightning! Well, not really, but it's the same idea. Your rubber-soled shoes ...

Texas again has topped the list of U.S. states that saw the most lightning activity, according to new research. "A cloud-to-ground stroke, also known as a stroke, is a lightning discharge that ...

It’s been a warm day, maybe even a little humid, and the tall clouds in the distance remind you of cauliflower. You hear a sharp crack, like the sound of a batter hitting a home run, or a low rumble ...

LOUISVILLE, Colorado — A company that helps detect and map lightning strikes is working on a new technique that would detect 'continuing current' lightning, which is believed to be the most damaging ...

Various news outlets recently reported a fatal accident involving a motorcycle rider being struck by lightning. This is a tragic incident. It comes several days after I watched jaw-dropping video of ...

INTRODUCTION TO LIGHTNING: Lightning and thunderclouds -- The stepped leader -- The return stroke -- The dart leader -- More on strokes and flashes -- Intracloud discharges -- Strokes bringing ...

Thunderstorms can develop at any time of year in the U.S., but they typically occur during the warmer months of spring, summer and fall. All types of thunderstorms carry one major threat: Lightning.