About 10 percent of lightning-stroke victims are killed, and 70 percent suffer serious long-term effects. About 400 people survive lightning strokes in the U.S. each year.

Scientists are working to understand the curious phenomena of red sprites, green ghosts and blue jets high above ...

The numbers became real when a Colorado man was hit by lightning in New Smyrna Beach June 20 as he stood in ankle-deep water.

Thankfully, there were no fatalities, but 12 children and eight adults were electrocuted by the lightning strike at a public ...

A honeymoon to Florida took a tragic turn when a man from Weston was fatally struck by lightning.A frightening flash left<a ...

A Marion photographer and her 6-year-old son have quite a story to tell - after being struck by lightning yesterday on Roan ...

Remain inside a safe place for 30 minutes after the last thunder. Substantial buildings and hard-topped vehicles are the ...

There is no safe place outside when thunderstorms are in the area. If you can hear thunder, you are in danger; don't be fooled by blue skies. Lightning can strike more than 10 miles from a ...

Lightning lit up the sky in southern York County Thursday evening as thunderstorms rolled through. Video above: News, weather ...

Test your knowledge of lightning bugs and learn how you can help continue the summertime light show. Join a firefly hike with ...

As summer storms roll through, myths and misconceptions about lightning persist. Here’s what experts — including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Weather Service — ...