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 ...

Frequency of lightning ground strikes per year, averaged over six years, shows the most activity along the Gulf Coast. Credit: Vagasky, et al, 2024 It's been a warm day, maybe even a little humid, and ...

Thunderstorms this strong can produce hail as big as softballs and winds that knock over trees.

As spring approaches, we can expect more severe storms, which can bring deadly lightning strikes. While summer is the busiest season for storms, springtime brings greater activity as temperatures rise ...

Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, has massive storms that match its size. These storms—some of which can last ...