Ever sit outside on a warm summer's evening and notice flashes of lightning, but no actual rain clouds near you? This is commonly referred to as "heat" lightning. While it's not uncommon to see these ...

A flash of lightning spanning multiple southern states in 2017 has been named the longest ‘megaflash’ of lightning in the world, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The Oct. 22, ...

Many people incorrectly think that heat lightning is a specific type of lightning, NWS said, but it is simply light produced by a distant storm. Usually, mountains, hills, trees or the curvature of ...

Springtime storms can often bring an impressive light show to South Central Texas, just like the lightning that’s been found in the storm activity over the past few days. Photos sent into KSAT Connect ...

A lightning flash that extended 515 miles from eastern Texas to near Kansas City, Missouri, in 2017 was recognized Thursday as a new world record. The flash — dubbed a "megaflash," or a single ...

A lightning bolt stretching 515 miles (829 km) from eastern Texas to near Kansas City has set a terrifying new record as the longest single lightning flash ever recorded. There are only two places on ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. There’s regular lightning and then there’s megaflash lightning ...