Why Lightning Happens — And Why It’s So Dangerous. Meteorologist Matt Bullock explains.

As spring approaches, we can expect more severe storms, which can bring deadly lightning strikes. While summer is the busiest ...

That’s because thunder is the sound caused by lightning (it’s part of why dogs fear thunder). A charged, superheated lightning bolt creates a “resonating tube” as it travels. The air in the tube can ...

The numbers are out, and Texas once again topped the list for the most lightning strikes out of any state in the United States, according to an annual report from Vaisala Xweather.