As particles rub together from wind friction in a thunderstorm, the charges separate and static electricity develops. The negative charges or electrons separate to the bottom of the thunderstorm, ...

Why Lightning Happens — And Why It’s So Dangerous. Meteorologist Matt Bullock explains.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Penn State-led study reveals the hidden chain reaction that starts lightning, linking electrons, X-rays, and gamma rays. (CREDIT ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Lightning is a common occurrence in Virginia and North Carolina, but have you ever wondered how and why it forms? Think of the formation of lightning as if you are playing with magnets.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Thundersnow is possible, but it is pretty rare. The reason has to do with the conditions needed for ...

Thunderstorms can develop at any time of year in the U.S., but they typically occur during the warmer months of spring, summer and fall. All types of thunderstorms carry one major threat: Lightning.

Scientists have observed compact intercloud discharges and other short bursts of energy that do not grow into full lightning bolts. These events produce radio signals but little visible light. Pervez ...