Lightning is the most common thunderstorm related hazard, striking across the United States 25 million times each year. While severe thunderstorms often produce frequent lightning strikes, by ...

An average of 25 Americans are killed every year by lightning strikes, with hundreds more injured, some permanently. Oftentimes, these deaths are preventable. The number of lightning-related deaths ...

Over the last 30 years, lightning has killed an average of 51 people per year. Many more strikes result in permanent injury ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As thunderstorms roll through central Ohio once again, it’s a timely reminder about the importance of lightning safety —regardless of whether the storms reach severe levels. When we ...

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 ...

Most lightning strike deaths and injuries occur during summer months, particularly in July, and between noon and 6 p.m. Southeastern states have the highest risk of lightning strikes, with Florida ...

Over the last few weeks, New Jersey has seen multiple storms accompanied by deadly flooding, power outages and two fatal lightning strikes. There are several measures you can take to keep yourself and ...

Lightning remains one of the deadliest weather hazards in the United States. In Georgia alone, lightning strikes claimed 30 lives between 1995 and 2016. Most of these tragedies happen during the ...

New Jersey has seen its fair share of storms over the last few weeks accompanied by deadly flooding, power outages and multiple fatal lightning strikes. In Jackson, one person was killed and 14 ...