SEATTLE — Thunderstorms that progressed slowly over the western Washington region Wednesday evening produced lightning strikes area-wide. Some even wreaked havoc on homes and public transportation.

A new study, published in New Phytologist, reports that some tropical tree species are not only able to tolerate lightning strikes, but benefit from them. The trees may have even evolved to act as ...

A new study reports that some tropical tree species are not only able to tolerate lightning strikes, but benefit from them. The trees may have even evolved to act as lightning rods. Getting zapped ...

The National Weather Service said about 900 lightning strikes occurred during the storm. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for King, Pierce, Lewis and Thurston ...

LSU will play the winner of UCLA vs. Ole Miss in the Spokane 1 Regional Final on Sunday, with a Final Four spot at stake.

Bell County Fire Marshal Shane Geers said house fires caused by lightning strikes are not common. . He also said lightning does not have to strike your home to cause a fire. Nearby strikes on ...

A lightning strike set a boat on fire Tuesday in Port Salerno, fire officials said. The 35-foot boat sustained significant damage. No injuries were reported, but the boat is likely a total loss.

Technician Cesar Gutierrez climbs a tower to detect and locate lightning strikes in the study area. After detection, drones and on-the-ground teams monitor the strike’s impacts. Getting zapped ...

Due to inclement weather, Saturday’s game versus South Carolina has been postponed. LSU and South Carolina will play a doubleheader Sunday, March 30, beginning at 1 p.m. CT. The second game will ...