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West suburban HS principal loses pets, home to lightning strike

  • Jul 10

Girl, 8, killed by lightning strike in LaSalle County

  • Jul 8

Scientists capture sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars

  • Nov 27, 2025

Lightning strikes archery range, leaving 1 dead and 13 injured: Police

  • Jul 17, 2025

Golfer dies week after being struck by lightning on NJ course

  • Jul 17, 2025

McHenry Co. church damaged by fire after possible lightning strike

  • Jul 11, 2025

4 women knocked unconscious after lightning strike at FL resort

  • Jun 24, 2025

Teen describes moment he was struck by lightning in NYC

  • Jun 20, 2025

Latest Videos

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Lightning Strikes Too Close for Comfort

  • Jul 31
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Girl, 8, killed by lightning strike in LaSalle County

  • Jul 8
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Insane video shows upward lightning at wind farm in Oregon

  • Jun 2
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Doorbell camera captures lightning strike tree outside Oklahoma home

  • Sep 23, 2024
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Lightning strikes Willis Tower, former Hancock building

  • Feb 9, 2024
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Beyoncé fan struck by lightning before she could attend concert

  • Aug 21, 2023
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Lightning downs power pole in Bridgeview

  • Aug 15, 2023
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Strong to severe storms possible Wednesday afternoon, evening

  • Jul 5, 2023

Latest Stories

Soccer player killed by lightning strike during match in Peru

Several players were seen falling face first to the ground as the deadly lightning struck the field.

  • Nov 6, 2024
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Lightning strikes New Jersey sea turtle hospital, causing fire; turtles rushed to safety

Lightning hit a Sea Turtle Recovery Hospital at the Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey, causing the building to catch fire.

  • Aug 29, 2024

Chicago weather: Strong storms topple trees, knock out power for thousands

The Chicago area is cleaning up Wednesday morning after storms tore trees apart and knocked out power.

  • Aug 28, 2024

Chicago weather: Over 40K without power as strong storms bring damaging winds and heavy rain

The Chicago area experienced a second day of extreme heat Tuesday, which set off several rounds of strong storms in the evening.

  • Aug 28, 2024

International Delta flight to Rome diverted back to Boston after being struck by lightning: FAA

The FAA said it would investigate and noted that regulations require that commercial aircraft be designed to withstand lightning strikes.

  • Aug 5, 2024