Hundreds of lightning strikes sparked across the Bay Area as a low pressure system passed through the region this week, bringing a spattering of rain and a cooldown that is set to end as temperatures ...

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 ...

" It's one of those phrases people use to describe rare events or unlikely coincidences. The idea feels intuitive – what are the odds of lightning hitting the exact same spot again? Yet this common ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee ranks 9th in the nation for lightning strikes, averaging nearly 2 million bolts each year. Related: First Alert Weather Day declared ahead of strong thunderstorm ...