Lightning: Nature's Electric Show
Explore fascinating facts about lightning, safety tips, and how it impacts the environment.
Latest Weather Blogs
When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors
Learn the essential safety rules to follow during lightning and thunderstorms to protect yourself and your family.
Lightning in Urban Landscapes
How tall buildings and city structures impact lightning strike patterns and what that means for safety.
Myths About Lightning: Busted
Think you’re safe under a tree during a storm? Think again. We bust the most common lightning myths.
Tracking Lightning: Tools & Apps
Discover real-time lightning tracking apps and how meteorologists forecast these high-voltage events.
Lightning and Wildfires
Explore how lightning contributes to wildfire outbreaks and what can be done to prevent them.
Lightning Safety for Hikers and Campers
Tips to stay safe from lightning strikes while enjoying the great outdoors.
Inside the Storm: Intra-Cloud Lightning
What is intra-cloud lightning and how does it differ from cloud-to-ground strikes?
Photographing Lightning: A Visual Challenge
How to safely capture stunning lightning shots and the best camera settings to use.
Lightning in Arid Zones
Why dry environments face unique lightning risks and how to mitigate them.
How Lightning Rods Save Lives
Explore the invention, purpose, and modern use of lightning rods in urban planning.
How Hot is a Lightning Bolt?
Learn just how intense a lightning bolt can be – and why it’s hotter than the surface of the sun.
How Animals Sense Lightning
Discover how wildlife detect and respond to storms before they strike.
Protecting Farms from Lightning Damage
Steps farmers can take to shield livestock, crops, and equipment from lightning strikes.
The Future of Lightning Detection
How technology is advancing to predict and protect against lightning strikes more effectively than ever.