The lightning crouch, a baseball-catcher-like stance some cite as a safeguard against lightning strikes, offers no meaningful protection, experts say.

What to do if you are caught outside in a lightning storm. If you are outside when a storm approaches, the safest thing to do ...

Each year, there are millions of lightning strikes in the United States. These strikes can be dangerous with about 20 people ...

As storm season gets underway in much of the United States, the National Lighting Safety Council is spreading awareness about ...

If you’re not sure what to do in these conditions, that's understandable: This type of weather is very rare here.

Outdated lightning safety advice is making the rounds again, prompting experts to speak up about what actually keeps you safe ...

A meteorologist with the Weather Company debunked some of the most common myths surrounding severe storms. Find out more.

Guidance on kneeling when lightning strikes is well-intentioned, but it’s actually not the best course of action.

Ohio was hit with severe thunderstorms, prompting severe weather watches. Why does it feel like these storms always happen at night?

Lightning frequency is not a criterion for issuing a severe thunderstorm warning. The warning is usually issued for one hour, and can be issued even if a watch wasn't issued. A tornado is a ...