The record longest lightning strike was 477 miles, but this was cloud to cloud through a long line of thunderstorms. Lightning fatalities occur most commonly when people are standing under a tree ...

Lightning Safety Awareness Week hopes to bring this deadly event to people's attention. Here's how prevalent lightning was in Michigan in 2024.

Remain inside a safe place for 30 minutes after the last thunder. Substantial buildings and hard-topped vehicles are the ...

The numbers became real when a Colorado man was hit by lightning in New Smyrna Beach June 20 as he stood in ankle-deep water. Initially in critical condition after being hospitalized, the 29-year-old ...

Daily graphics help explain the dangers and how to stay informed. Florida leads US with number of lightning strikes per square mile. ... Lightning can strike more than 10 miles from a thunderstorm.