Californians could see thousands more lightning strikes as more thunderstorms are expected throughout the weekend. The NWS ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee ranks 9th in the nation for lightning strikes, averaging nearly 2 million bolts each year. The majority of lightning strikes globally are negatively charged.

Inside a thunderstorm, warm air is forced upward in a strong updraft. As the air rises, ice and water particles collide inside the cloud, creating electrical charges. Those collisions build up ...

There is a new lightning capital in the United States. Oklahoma had the highest concentration of lightning strikes last year at 73 flashes per square mile, according to the 2025 lightning report from ...

As spring approaches, we can expect more severe storms, which can bring deadly lightning strikes. While summer is the busiest season for storms, springtime brings greater activity as temperatures rise ...

Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year. Although most lightning occurs in the summer, people can ...