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Home struck by lightning in Volusia County
A home was struck by lightning on Friday afternoon in Volusia County's Oak Hill. FOX 35's Manny Martinez gives us a closer ...
Map: Dragon Bravo Fire now largest US wildfire in 2025, sparked by July 4 lightning strike
The Dragon Bravo Fire, ignited by lightning around July 4, has become the largest wildfire in the continental United States ...
Storm brings lightning damage, flooded streets in Wichita Falls
An intense thunderstorm had first responders scrambling Friday afternoon, with two house fires possibly caused by lightning.
How to tell how far away lightning is by counting
When thunder rumbles in the distance, there's a quick and simple way to figure out how close the lightning actually struck ...
Are we seeing more lightning strikes than normal in SENC? Our meteorologists have the answer
WECT Meteorologist Ella Tansey says the short answer is no. “It’s typical to see storm activity during the summer. We have ...
Florida is the lightning capital. Here's how to stay safe ahead of weekend storms
Lightning is one of the top storm-related killers in the United States, according to the National Lightning Safety Council. Here's how to stay safe.
Where and when are lightning deaths most common in the US?
Since 2006, almost 500 people have been killed by lightning strikes in the U.S., according to the National Lightning Safety ...
Experts clear the air on common lightning myths
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Experts, including WMBF Chief Meteorologist Jamie Arnold, clear up myths about lightning. “Most of ...