Let’s talk about the science behind those bright flashes of lightning across the sky. Storm Clouds. Thunderstorm clouds have ...

Scientists have known for decades how lightning travels once it forms, but the exact trigger inside a thundercloud stayed uncertain. A new study now offers the clearest explanation yet for how ...

Atmospheric scientist Perry Samson was doing fieldwork when he was unexpectedly caught inside a tornado—making him one of the few such people who have lived to tell the tale ...

While Massachusetts is no longer in tornado season, the National Weather Service said Friday that an upcoming storm could bring heavy rain and the potential risk for tornadoes on Saturday. Saturday ...

Massachusetts is bracing for a day of severe weather on Saturday, with a potent mix of thunderstorms heavy downpours, lightning and the possibility of a tornado. “A warm and humid day is on tap” for ...

Parts of the Southern and Northeastern U.S. faced tornado threats this week. Scientists are trying to parse out the climate ...

As spring approaches, we can expect more severe storms, which can bring deadly lightning strikes. While summer is the busiest season for storms, springtime brings greater activity as temperatures rise ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Penn State-led study reveals the hidden chain reaction that starts lightning, linking electrons, X-rays, and gamma rays. (CREDIT ...