When a powerful lightning bolt hit Southern California's famed Venice Beach this weekend it triggered a wave of panic after a man was killed and 13 others were injured. Other recent incidents ...

Summer is a great time to enjoy the beach, but all beachgoers should be aware of lightning safety. On June 24, 33-year-old James Barton was fatally struck by lightning at Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota, ...

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – You might have heard of the phrase “When thunder roars, go indoors.” Thunderstorms are common ...

The first week in February is Florida's Severe Weather Awareness Week, where a new topic about weather that impacts Florida will be covered each day.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The nation matched a grim record for lightning strike deaths in September. Five lightning strike-related fatalities were reported, ...