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How to tell how far away lightning is by counting
When thunder rumbles in the distance, there's a quick and simple way to figure out how close the lightning actually struck ...
New research shows Oklahoma saw the world's longest flash of lightning in historic storm
On a stormy pre-dawn morning in late 2017, a lightning bolt near Dallas unzipped the sky, racing northeast through the clouds ...
Map: Dragon Bravo Fire now largest US wildfire in 2025, sparked by July 4 lightning strike
The Dragon Bravo Fire, ignited by lightning around July 4, has become the largest wildfire in the continental United States ...
Third test between Wallabies and British and Irish Lions delayed by lightning
The third rugby test between Australia and the British and Irish Lions has been delayed by a severe lightning storm over ...
Where and when are lightning deaths most common in the US?
Since 2006, almost 500 people have been killed by lightning strikes in the U.S., according to the National Lightning Safety ...
Florida is the lightning capital. Here's how to stay safe ahead of weekend storms
Lightning is one of the top storm-related killers in the United States, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.
Lions trail Australia but match delayed as lightning hits Sydney
Follow live text commentary & score updates as the British and Irish Lions take on Australia in the final test at Accor ...
Home struck by lightning in Volusia County, officials say
A home was struck by lightning on Friday afternoon in the Oak Hill area of Volusia County. There was limited damage to the ...