Severe Weather Awareness Week has officially begun in Iowa this Monday with the first day of the weather-focused week ...
Did you know lightning can strike 10-15 miles from a storm? As we enter Iowa's storm season, learn key safety tips to keep ...
NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - What was once considered an effective lightning safety tip is no longer recommended because it’s deemed unsafe. The “crouch” as it is known was previously encouraged when ...
Already this spring, two people in the U.S. have been struck and killed by lightning, both while fishing from a boat.
Over the last 30 years, lightning has killed an average of 51 people per year. Many more strikes result in permanent injury or disability.
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 ...
Lightning is the most common significant weather hazard that the United States deals with. As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, here's what you need to know about the electrical phenomeon.