Running into a pop-up thunderstorm that seemingly came out of nowhere and rapidly falls apart after passing is not uncommon during the hot summer months. Over the past couple of days, these types of ...

Discover how thunderstorms form, the dangers they pose, and essential safety tips to stay protected during severe weather. Learn to stay safe and informed.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Lightning is one of nature’s most electrifying spectacles—literally. According to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms form when key ingredients—moisture, instability and ...

A Amanda Gumber, research assistant, Space Science and Engineering Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison: Thunder is formed by the intense heating produced by lightning. The thunder you hear ...

Thunder is the acoustic shock wave from the extreme heat of a lightning flash. The latest edition of Science Behind the Forecast explains how thunder is created. This interview has been edited for ...