MIAMI — In June, a 15-year-old was standing under a tree in Central Park in New York City when it was struck by lightning. The electrical current transferred from the tree to his chain necklace, ...

Every year, thousands of people are killed by lightning during storms. Here are some safety tips for protection in cars, homes, and open spaces.

During the summer, the Southeast becomes the focal point for shower and thunderstorm activity as deep moisture consistently resides in the region throughout the season. And with that comes tons of ...

Your resident weather man is back with another tale of Mother Nature disrupting our National Pastime. Although this time, unlike the recent tarp attack in Illinois and tarp-nami in Tennessee, no one ...

Lightning strikes caused damage at two homes in Westport overnight. Lightning struck a home on Joanne Circle and started a fire on the second floor. Stream Connecticut News for free, 24/7, wherever ...

(This story was updated to add new information and to correct a list by Florida county on lightning flash density.) Lightning kills about 20 people in the United States each year, and hundreds more ...

ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. – Grateful. That is how one woman describes her family’s current state of emotions after lightning struck her and her parents Saturday at the St. Augustine Beach Pier.

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — Fourth of July festivities turned chaotic for families spending the Independence Day holiday at Dolphin Beach Resort, with lightning striking multiple beach goers. St.