Lightning strikes the U.S about 25 million times per year, with most of the strikes occurring during the summer months.

"The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or ...

However, fatalities can be reduced significantly by understanding what safety precautions can be taken. Even though being indoors is safe during a lightning storm, there might still be risks.

The National Weather Service and the Florida Division of Emergency Management observe Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week ...

“The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the ...

In 2024, Florida came in No. 1 for the number of lightning strikes per one kilometer. Orlando came in No. 1 as the city in ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida usually leads the nation in lightning strikes each year. In 2021, over 14 million lightning ...

Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week is Feb. 3-7, 2025, to increase awareness of and preparedness for severe weather hazards ...

Thursday’s topic is “Lightning Safety.” As meteorologists, this is the weather phenomenon we probably know the least about on ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida usually leads the nation in lightning strikes each year. In 2021, over 14 million lightning strikes were recorded in Florida. There was an average of 285 lightning ...