Looking up at the sky might seem like a simple pastime, but for those who know what to watch for, clouds tell stories that ...

In the event of severe weather, it's important to be prepared before the storm arrives. Here's how the free AccuWeather app can help you stay ahead of the storm, especially when lightning starts.

It starts with a flash that slices through the sky. Moments later, thunder follows with a deafening rumble. You are told to stay indoors, unplug your phone, or avoid touching anything metallic. Some ...

What weather factors contribute to lightning-ignited wildfires (LIWs)? This is what a recent study published in Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters hopes to address as a team of scientists ...

At 5:42 p.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 6:45 p.m. for Union and Wallowa counties. The storms are foreseen to bring walnut-sized hail ...

When storms roll in, the biggest threat to your electronics is not the rain you can see but the sudden spikes of electricity ...

The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 5:59 p.m. on Saturday in effect until 6:30 p.m. for Clackamas and Marion counties. The storms may bring quarter-sized hail ...

A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 1:45 p.m. for strong thunderstorms in effect until 2:15 p.m. for North Bay Interior Mountains. The storms may bring pea-sized ...

The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 6:50 p.m. on Thursday for strong thunderstorms until 7:45 p.m. for Passaic, Bergen, Essex and Union counties. Residents may experience wind gusts ...

At 2:39 p.m. on Saturday, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 3:30 p.m. for the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens as well as Westchester County. Prepare for ...