One of the best features on the free AccuWeather app is its lightning maps and alert notifications. Chief Meteorologist Jon Porter demonstrates these features designed to keep you safe from lightning.

After lightning struck and killed one man and injured 14 others at an archery range in New Jersey, many are thankful to be alive, but the victims say there was no warning. Many are wondering if they ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – As we enter the warmer, stormier months of the year, lightning becomes a very real threat. On average, 300 people are struck by lightning every year in the U.S., and 30 of those ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – I do not know about you, but vivid lightning strikes can be terrifying—especially when you are caught outside. Fortunately, understanding a few key facts about lightning can help you ...

When golf courses lightning alerts go off, take shelter indoors. The National Weather Service states no place outdoors is safe during a thunderstorm. While no there's limited information on the ...

(FOX40.COM) — Thunderstorms have produced thousands of lightning strikes in California since Sunday, resulting in some fires. FOX40 spoke with Cal Fire Unit Chief Brian Estes on Monday afternoon in ...

PATERSON, New Jersey (WABC) -- A new weather alert system was installed in 14 parks around Paterson, New Jersey, that alerts residents of extreme weather and when to seek shelter. Mayor Andre Sayegh ...

WALNUT SHADE, Mo. (KY3) - Saturday morning’s storms, while not severe, packed plenty of rain and lightning as they rolled into Taney County. One strike in particular caught Jason Tinker, who lives in ...

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Students, staff and community members at Lexington Two's two high schools will soon get up-to-the-minute updates about severe weather in the area. The school district announced ...