The death of a 12-year-old following a storm during youth rowing practice reveals gaps in Florida lightning-safety policies.

Because on this lake, there are more than 20 lightning strikes every minute. Lake Maracaibo, known as the lightning capital of the world, is located in northwestern Venezuela. The lake has the ...

Over Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela, a never-ending lightning storm lights up the sky. Warm, humid air from the lake collides with cold mountain winds, creating the perfect conditions for constant ...

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

Florida's distinction as the lightning capital of the U.S. is determined in part by the data Vaisala collects across the ...

DULUTH, Minn. - Authorities say seven people have been injured on Lake Superior in northeastern Minnesota after lightning struck a private sailboat. Duluth Assistant Fire Chief Jarry Keppers said four ...

Lightning dazzled over Lake Erie, as seen from Buffalo, New York. A low-pressure system over the Great Lakes region will trigger the development of lake-effect rain bands on the eastern sides of lakes ...

A Lake Saint Louis family is thankful to be alive after lightning struck their home last night, setting it on fire.

APTOS — A strong weather system along the Central Coast sent rain, rolling thunder and lightning strikes into Santa Cruz County overnight, but fire officials confirmed the following day that there was ...