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.

SEATTLE — Thunderstorms which progressed slowly over the western Washington region on Wednesday evening produced lightning strikes area-wide - with some even wreaking havoc on homes and public ...

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 35-year-old farmer died and three were injured after being struck by lightning near Nesargi village near Bailhongal in Belagavi district on Wednesday evening. Basavaraja Nagappa Sangolli of ...

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 ...

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.

The UK recorded approximately 400 lightning strikes, and heavy rainfall led to localized flooding. National Highways confirmed that flooding led to the closure of parts of the M18 in Yorkshire on ...

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 ...

Lightning strikes caused significant damage to several buildings. A house fire occurred on Camano Island, equipment was damaged along SR 109 in Grays Harbor County, and emergency services ...