Amid the nation’s first heat wave of the summer season, lightning killed one honeymooner enjoying the beach in Florida and injured 20 others cooling off on a South Carolina lake. More than 30 people ...

When it comes to lightning safety, everyone knows the saying… “When thunder roars, go indoors.” But do you actually follow through and take action once you hear that initial rumble of thunder. As a ...

Four people have died from being struck by lightning in the U.S. this year, but the number of fatalities nationwide has been dropping in recent years after reaching 40 in 2016. A dozen people died ...

Lightning strikes in the U.S. decreased by 17.7% in 2024 compared to 2023. Florida had the most lightning strikes per square mile in 2024, while Michigan had a relatively low number. Four lightning ...