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Impact Wednesday: Strong storms expected to bring heavy rain, frequent lightning, gusty winds

The WGAL News 8 Storm Team is tracking a chance of strong to severe thunderstorms, making Wednesday an Impact Day.

Where (and how frequently) does lightning strike in the US? We explain

According to Xweather's Annual Lightning Report, there were 252 million lightning strikes in the U.S. in 2025, an eight-year ...
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Thunderstorms with penny-sized hail in Huron and Sanilac counties Tuesday – gusts may reach 30 mph

A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 11:55 p.m. EDT for strong thunderstorms until Wednesday at 12:45 a.m. EDT for Huron and Sanilac counties.

Update: The current severe thunderstorm warning for Cameron and Elk counties will be expiring at 5:15 p.m.

The warning was issued for Cameron and Elk counties. "The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, ...

Lightning Flashes as Severe Thunderstorm Floods Southeast Missouri

A line of severe thunderstorms moved through southeast Missouri, lighting up the night sky late on Wednesday, March 4.On top ...