Lightning strikes are always a serious threat, no matter what season it is. For the last year, lightning strikes in the U.S.

Florida has long been regarded as the lightning capital of the United States — but it may have competition. A new report by ...

Surprisingly, 90% of lightning strike victims survive. In recent years, California has averaged about one lightning-related death per year, often linked to outdoor recreation such as hiking and ...

The locations circled in red are the lightning attachment points on the forward fuselage of the United 787. Credit: NTSB Industry safety groups advise flight crews to avoid areas with lightning ...

The nation matched a grim record for lightning strike deaths in September. Five lightning strike-related fatalities were reported, the most in any September since 2013, said John Jensenius, a ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. More than 2,000 lightning strikes illuminated Southern California skies in 48 hours, mostly occurring over the ...

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 ...

Locations circled in red are the lightning attachment points near the aileron of the United 787. Credit: NTSB Properly designed and maintained bonding straps and grounding connections are vital for ...