These eye-catching phenomena have long puzzled skygazers and scientists—until two amateur astronomers made a very serendipitous discovery.

And that’s what causes thunderstormstoo ... a shock wave – a huge vibration in the airthat we hear as thunder. We usually see lightning before we hear thunder. That’s because light and ...

Thunder is the sound produced by the rapid expansion of air following a lightning strike. The way that sound travels depends largely on temperature and air density. In the winter, the air near the ...

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

CCE Central Dispatch, covering Charlevoix, Cheboygan and Emmet counties, issued a warning on Facebook urging people to use caution if they must travel today.

Thunder and lightning safety starts with seeking good shelter. Indoors is best, and lower levels or basements are optimum. If you don’t have that, pick a room with no windows that doesn’t have an ...