Of the 22 wildfires sparked by recent storms, 20 have been contained or extinguished, according to the Forest Service.

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Lightning is one of the top storm-related killers in the United States, according to the National Lightning Safety Council. Here's how to stay safe.

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Negative lightning is the most common, accounting for about 95% of cloud-to-ground strikes. It carries a negative charge and delivers multiple strokes of current averaging around 30,000 amps.

Thunder and lightning are summer staples, but they can happen all year round. Here's a quick science lesson on how thunder, lightning and storms form.

The NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC released a severe thunderstorm warning at 2:57 p.m. on Friday in effect until 4 p.m. for ...

The NWS Raleigh NC released a severe thunderstorm warning at 4:49 p.m. on Friday in effect until 5:30 p.m. for Harnett and ...

On Friday at 5:19 p.m. the NWS Raleigh NC issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 5:30 p.m. for Durham ...

Scientists have just confirmed an October 2017 ‘megaflash’ set a new world record for the longest lightning streak ever ...

On July 28, 2025, in South Dakota, USA, @VinceMa10859380 shared a video capturing an intense weather moment. In the video, ...

The track was hit by 26mm of rain in one 20 minute period resulting in the feature Nassau Stakes having to be started without ...