When a powerful lightning bolt hit Southern California's famed Venice Beach this weekend it triggered a wave of panic after a man was killed and 13 others were injured. Other recent incidents ...

Check the weather forecast before engaging in outdoor activities and reschedule if storms are predicted. Avoid using electronics or plumbing during a thunderstorm, even when indoors. If caught outside ...

Summer is a great time to enjoy the beach, but all beachgoers should be aware of lightning safety. On June 24, 33-year-old James Barton was fatally struck by lightning at Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota, ...

Lightning is one of nature’s most dangerous weather phenomena, and it strikes the United States roughly 25 million times each year, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). As storms become ...

New Jersey has seen its fair share of storms over the last few weeks accompanied by deadly flooding, power outages and multiple fatal lightning strikes. In Jackson, one person was killed and 14 ...

After several lightning injuries within just five days, lightning safety specialist John Jensenius is pleading with people to bear one simple message in mind. Head to a safe place at the first signs ...

This week is National Lightning Safety Awareness week, which started back in 2001 to bring attention the dangers of lightning. Since then, lightning fatalities in the US dropped from 55 per year to ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – I do not know about you, but vivid lightning strikes can be terrifying—especially when you are caught outside. Fortunately, understanding a few key facts about lightning can help you ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- After several stormy nights and deadly lightning strikes, experts have some tips and safety measures that people should know. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued Wednesday ...

Over the last few weeks, New Jersey has seen multiple storms accompanied by deadly flooding, power outages and two fatal lightning strikes. There are several measures you can take to keep yourself and ...