Some lightning strikes are much more rare and can pack more of a punch. This is due to the different type of charge of the strike. When thunderstorms form, raindrops and ice particles will rub against ...

Lightning strikes are always a serious threat, no matter what season it is. For the last year, lightning strikes in the US ...

Lightning strike deaths increased in 2025 as 19 people were killed across the U.S. Men aged 20-39 were the most likely to be killed by lightning, according to the National Weather Service. Only three ...

Oklahoma has surpassed Florida as the nation's new lightning leader, recording about 73 flashes per square mile in 2025. This ...