This reflected sound back toward the surface makes the thunder sound louder and more intense. It can also echo longer as it bounces between air layers. This is why you may notice thunder rumbling for ...

Met Eireann has issued a weather warning as thunderstorms and lightning threaten parts of Ireland. The public is being warned ...

A powerful storm that swept through Green Township left a family without a home after a lightning strike set their house ...

More than 10 million lightning strikes have been recorded across Australia so far this year, with some causing widespread ...

Heavy rain and gale-force winds are racing towards Ireland, according to Met Eireann. On Saturday there will be a calm period ...

Dry lightning strikes have been blamed for causing a number of bushfires across Victoria. But what's the difference between dry and wet lightning?

Even though being indoors is safe during a lightning storm, there might still be risks. Here are some tips to keep safe and ...

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Sunday at 9:41 a.m. in effect until 10:45 a.m ...

“It’s the same mechanism that causes thunder and lightning in warmer ... in order for balance to be achieved — you get a lightning strike.” While lightning was seen in some parts of ...

The incident commander from Madison County Fire said a lightning strike started the fire. The direct hit created an issue ...

Flooding and power outages have been reported in Taupō this evening as heavy thunderstorms strike the central North Island. MetService earlier issued a sev ...

Booming thunder was followed by lightning and hailstones as the thunderstorm arrived on the coast catching many out with its sudden arrival. One of the most dramatic scenes was of the tendrils of ...