MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) -Why Lightning Happens — And Why It’s So Dangerous HOW IT FORMS Inside a thunderstorm, warm air is forced upward in a strong updraft. As the air rises, ice and water particles ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Lightning can strike faster than you think, and being prepared could make all the difference. As part of Severe Weather Safety Week, it’s important to revisit one of the most ...

As spring approaches, we can expect more severe storms, which can bring deadly lightning strikes. While summer is the busiest season for storms, springtime brings greater activity as temperatures rise ...

Since Friday, there have been just over 30,000 recorded lightning strikes throughout California and part of Western Nevada, according to the National Weather Service. While there were tens of ...

Inside a thunderstorm, warm air is forced upward in a strong updraft. As the air rises, ice and water particles collide inside the cloud, creating electrical charges. Those collisions build up ...