With summer approaching, the threat of thunderstorms is becoming more likely.

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 ...

WFAA Weatherminds: How does lightning form? And is it true Texas leads the nation in strikes? To stream WFAA on your phone, you need the WFAA app.

In Houston and the surrounding areas, we are used to seeing daily chances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms throughout the summer months. DOWNLOAD TODAY: Introducing Houston’s Storm Tracker 2 ...

One extreme weather event that Florida is notorious for is lightning. While places like Texas might have more lightning strikes each year, Florida is considered the lighting capital of America because ...

Indian River County’s reading 'Moonshot' gains momentum as four schools hit 90% Indian River County’s literacy push helped four schools reach 90% third grade reading, showing how community ...

An intense thunderstorm system brought rain and lightning to California's Coachella Valley. Dry lightning from these storms can spark wildfires, especially when vegetation is parched. Lightning is ...

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 ...