The electrical energy generated by thunderstorms can make our hair stand up, and even create invisible sparkles on trees. Now, we have photographic proof of this long-theorized electrical event for ...

When thunderstorms are in the forecast, a little planning can go a long way. Preparing ahead of time means you won't have to scramble later, and you'll be better prepared the next time there's a storm ...

For the first time, researchers have observed and measured weak electrical discharges, known as coronae, on trees during thunderstorms. A new study describes the near-invisible sparkles appearing ...

Thunderstorms are most common in the spring and summer months when the air is warm. This coincides with many plants' growing seasons, giving them the deep drink of water they need to grow. But water ...

Severe storms — thunderstorms that produce tornadoes, hail at least one inch in diameter, or damaging winds (58 mph or higher) — are destructive and deadly. They cause an average of 200 deaths ...