Summer is a busy time for lightning strikes, which kill about 20 people and injure many others across the United States each year, officials said. By Johnny Diaz Reporting from Miami In June, a ...

About 40 million lightning strikes hit the ground in the U.S. each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While lightning lasts for less than a second and is only about as ...

There are no safe places outside when thunderstorms are in the area If you can hear thunder, you are in danger of being struck by lightning Lightning can strike more than 10 miles from a thunderstorm, ...

TOLLESON, AZ (AZFamily) — Disaster struck a family in Tolleson Wednesday night when investigators said lightning caused their house to go up in flames. Everyone in the home is reported to have made it ...

On June 11, a lightning strike left a noticeable mark on a Michigan golf course in Gaylord. Seeking immediate shelter is crucial during a thunderstorm on a golf course. Golfers should avoid tall trees ...