There are trillions of charged particles—protons and electrons, the basic building blocks of matter—whizzing around above ...

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

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 ...

Emergency services have raced to control a grass fire after lightning struck in Crossley this afternoon.

If Texas doesn't strike you as a very en-lightning place ... while the Lone Star State remained in the top five, the playing field evened considerably. At the top of the list with 91 lightning ...