Florida's geography makes summer one of the more dangerous seasons meteorologically, with spiking daytime temperatures that ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says lightning kills 20 to 30 people each year in the United ...

Lightning rods protect buildings by providing a low-resistance path for charges to flow between the clouds and the ground. But they only work if lightning finds that path first.

Knowing how to properly protect your home is key. And just as importantly, it’s time to clear up the lightning myths that often get in the way of making smart safety choices.

It may sound like science fiction, but a group of scientists was actually able to control lightning and guide it safely to the ground. The ‘how’ sounds even more sci-fi – with a laser.

SC is considered one of the most lightning-prone states, with an average of 14.6 strikes per square mile each year.

In the 2024 lightning season, six homes experienced a direct strike with ensuing fire. None of the homes that have experienced a direct strike and fire were protected by a lightning protection system ...

The lightning rod is connected to a wire that drops through the length of the building into the ground, where it dissipates its electric charges into its surroundings.

When the electric field strength at ground level indicated a lightning strike was likely to happen soon, they launched the drone, flew it to an altitude of 300 m (984 ft), and hovered it there ...