There's a new lightning capital of the US. It's no longer Florida.

The U.S. has a new lightning champion. Oklahoma has dethroned Florida to become the nation's lightning capital, according to ...
AOL

Being struck by lightning is no joke: Dozens injured within days

After several lightning injuries within just five days, lightning safety specialist John Jensenius is pleading with people to bear one simple message in mind. Head to a safe place at the first signs ...
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How to Not Be Struck by Lightning During a Thunderstorm

If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike. Go indoors immediately and stay there until 30 minutes after the last thunderclap. If you can’t find shelter, avoid water, tall objects, and ...

US lightning strikes reach new eight-year high in 2025

Lightning strikes are always a serious threat, no matter what season it is. For the last year, lightning strikes in the US ...
Popular Science

Lightning can kill you even if it’s sunny

A thunderstorm with cloud to ground lightning rages during the day in China on July 21, 2025. CREDIT: Photo by Liu Wei/Xinhua via Getty Images. Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs ...
Los Angeles Times

Heat wave gives way to late-summer thunderstorms as California’s extreme weather continues

Scorching temperatures that baked Southern California over Labor Day weekend will continue this week paired with thunderstorms and lightning strikes that will heighten fire risks across much of the ...