With millions of lightning strikes recorded each year in the United States, protection should be a priority. However, is your car a safe potential safe shelter?

Flying through the air carries its own risks, but what happens when lightning strikes an airplane in that's in the air?

On a stormy day, engineers at Japan’s Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) launched a small aircraft into the ...

In a world first, Japanese researchers flew a lightning-proof drone in a thunderstorm, using it to induce and direct natural ...

Knowing what to do during a thunderstorm is crucial for protecting your life and property, but many people don’t realize that ...

A weather alert was issued by the NWS Raleigh NC on Saturday at 8:12 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8:30 p.m. for ...

Experts emphasize that seeking immediate shelter inside a substantial building or hard-topped metal vehicle is the ... prolongs your risk of being struck by lightning.” The lightning crouch ...

A car’s metal shell acts as a Faraday cage ... A family in Illinois discovered this the hard way when lightning hit their Ford Edge last week. The car was on the move when it was struck ...

Be careful around metal objects, as they can attract lightning. Squat down with your head tucked in if you are in an exposed area, but do not lie flat on the ground. Instances of people being hit ...