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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 ...
World’s longest lightning strike was 500 miles across
The longest lightning flash in the world covered more than 500 miles of ground, scientists have found. The “megaflash” ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Are we seeing more lightning strikes than normal in SENC? Our meteorologists have the answer
WECT Meteorologist Ella Tansey says the short answer is no. “It’s typical to see storm activity during the summer. We have ...