As Hurricane Matthew intensified over the weekend near Colombia, a keen skywatcher in Puerto Rico caught a glimpse of an unusual type of lightning known as sprites. Oblivious to the fury of the storms ...

TULSA, Okla. — Sprites are a rare occurrence but have been observed high above Oklahoma. With severe spring season starting soon, the amount of lightning will increase, and sprites are directly tied ...

Thunderstorms are known for their thunder and lightning, and can also be associated with winds and damaging hail. However, there is an additional feature that occasionally appears at the top of ...

When lightning strikes, it usually either crackles through cumulonimbus clouds or forks into the ground. But when atmospheric conditions are perfect, some lightning bolt can even flicker above the ...