Every year, an estimated 6,000 to 24,000 people are killed by lightning around the world, and many more are injured. There is a wide range in these numbers because these estimates are based on limited ...

Lightning, despite being a common and readily-detected phenomenon, is nevertheless difficult to study. One reason is the difficulty of predicting when and where lightning will strike; tall structures ...

Florida traditionally wears the crown of lightning strike capital of the nation, or at least earns a runner up, and this year has been extra sparky with a clear increase beginning in July. From Jan. 1 ...

Lightning is seen over Fort Myers on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Lightning is becoming a consistent sighting as the summer progresses. Andrew West/The News-Press & Nap USA TODAY Network, Reuters Florida ...

Experts say the burst of storm activity greatly increases the odds of dangerous encounters as lightning frequency climbs statewide.

Every year, an estimated 6,000 to 24,000 people are killed by lightning across the world, and many more are injured. Obviously, there is a wide range in these numbers, and that’s due to the fact that ...