Lightning strikes south of Badger Mountain on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, as seen from the parking garage at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland. Courtesy Scott Butner A Richland-based photographer ...

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- Summer is in full swing and as the mercury rises, thunderstorms become more of a reality. June, July, and August are the peak months for lightning here in North Carolina. Lightning ...

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If you were up late Tuesday night, chances are you caught that “chaotic” storm that lit up the San Luis Obispo County sky with thunder and lightning for most of the night. According to the National ...

Megan Eskew did everything right before she climbed Mt. Whitney last month. She got in top physical shape, carefully checked the weather and, noticing a chance of thunderstorms, heeded expert advice ...

As Burning Man kicked off in northwest Nevada this weekend, a major dust storm forced traffic to a halt as attendees tried to avoid the desert’s wrath. In Yosemite National Park, hikers were ...

Lightning has captured people's fascination for millennia. It's embedded in mythology, religion and popular culture. Think of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Lightning is as beautiful as it is deadly. It also passes gas ...

A Richland-based photographer says there's no "secret" to capturing lightning photos, especially at night. But there are a few tips that can make it a lot easier. Scott Butner, a retired PNNL ...