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Lightning

Is heat lightning real? Is there such a thing as heat lightning? See what heat lightning is, what causes it, and why you can't hear thunder from it.

Lightning kills 55% more Americans than tornadoes - which have a 41% death rate. Here are the simplest tips you should keep in mind during lightning.

These lightning safety tips could save your life. Here's how to protect yourself from lightning strikes - especially if you're stuck outside during a storm.

Thunderstorm avoidance is one of the most important skills any pilot can learn. Here are the ways that pilots avoid thunderstorms when flying the plane.

Clouds that make rain or precipitation (like sleet & snow) are called Nimbus clouds. Cumulonimbus clouds and Nimbostratus clouds are the 2 most common ones.

Check out that anvil cloud off in the distance behind me. Anvil clouds can become thunderheads and often cause stormy weather.

What does it mean when you see an anvil shaped cloud in the sky? Everything you want to know about anvil cloud formation & what these thunderheads mean.

Getting struck by lightning is no joke. Here's how to avoid being struck by lighting outside, and how to protect yourself indoors during a lightning storm.

Fair weather cumulus clouds form when the weather is stable & good. These puffy white clouds mean its safe to go out and enjoy the outdoors w/o the risk of bad weather

Fun DIY Halloween costume ideas for a weatherman (or a weatherman wannabee). Simple Weather costume ideas for kids & adults with photos & tutorials to make weather costumes yourself.

We've all heard lightning myths that just aren't true. I'm going to debunk 7 of them right now.... Here are 7 lightning FACTS you need to know to stay safe!

One of my friends describes her scary experience of being struck by lightning during pregnancy. And I have some lightning safety tips if you're caught outside

Have you ever seen & heard lightning and thunder during a snowstorm? That's thundersnow! See how thundersnow storms are different from regular thunderstorms

The most dangerous weather events are lightning, tornadoes, winter storms, extreme heat & floods. These 31 deadly weather facts prove it! Protect yourself.

Want to see how close lightning is? Use a lightning map! Here are some FREE lightning strike maps, apps, and guides to help you keep an eye on the lightning

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What do you do if lightning hits your car? Here's what you shouldn't touch, what can happen to your car & how to tell when a lightning storm is approaching.

Want to know what the wind chill is outside? Or how close you are to lightning? These online weather calculators are FREE!

What is lightning temperature like? How hot is lightning? What is the temperature of lightning? Here's the answer.

Use these 5 tips to help avoid letting a summer storm ruin your vacation.