Lightning is one of the most awe-inspiring atmospheric phenomenon, but there are some types of lightning that you have ...

In a small lab at Penn State University, lightning may be happening on a scale smaller than a deck of cards. Victor Pasko, a professor of electrical engineering, and his team have shown that under ...

Thunderstorm clouds have a lot of air moving around inside them, including updrafts and downdrafts, which can be strong. Updrafts transport tiny drops of rain and ice crystals to the top of the ...

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DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — The F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team is getting a new commander. According to a press release from the U.S. Air Force last Friday, Maj. Sean “Rambo” Loughlin ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) – As we inch further into severe weather season, now is a good time to bust some myths (and reinforce some truths) about thunderstorms. If someone nearby is struck by lightning, do not ...

Summer brings surf, sand, and severe thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, lightning is most active from June through September, making the upcoming season the most crucial time of ...