Thunderstorms are capable of growing higher than the cruising altitude of airplanes, and twice the height of Mt. Everest.

Tornadoes form by an extreme spinning of air caused by a mixture of heat, humidity and changes in air. Here's how they all ...

A home in Everett was reportedly struck by lightning just before 8:30 p.m., according to the Everett Fire Department.

NWS’s Storm Prediction Center warned that the storm approaching Washington could cause a tornado. Just how uncommon is that ...

as the storm starts to form. But a much more widespread and dangerous severe weather threat will develop on Sunday once the storm hits full strength. A cold front stretching from the Midwest to ...

a severe thunderstorm watch indicates conditions are favorable for a strong thunderstorm to form and tells you to prepare. A severe thunderstorm warning means severe storm conditions like large ...

Everest. Let’s start from the bottom. The base of a thunderstorm can form as low as 2,000 feet. For reference, that’s about twice the height of Freedom Tower in New York City. As the storm ...