They're much more common than tornadoes. Here's why severe thunderstorms are dangerous and why you should take action when a warning is issued.

While your chance of getting struck by lightning is low, it’s important to know how to stay safe during a thunderstorm. Globally, about 24,000 people a year are killed by lightning and another 240,000 are injured.

Some squall lines can produce tornadoes, too. They’re often wrapped in rain and move erratically.

The National Weather Service released a severe thunderstorm watch at 3:49 p.m. on Sunday in effect until 10 p.m. for Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin,

A teenager was struck by lightning Thursday afternoon near Central Park during a severe thunderstorm warning. It happened during our First Alert Weather Day, brough on by steamy conditions, with highs expected to hit 90. A severe thunderstorm watch is in ...

Parts of New Jersey are getting pelted by strong thunderstorms with heavy downpours, penny-sized hail and gusty winds, prompting the National Weather Service to issue severe thunderstorm warnings in several counties. The first thunderstorm warnings of the ...

At 8:33 p.m. on Sunday, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 10 p.m. for Lawrence County.

Here's a look at the weather trends in St. Clair County today.

An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the NWS Wakefield VA on Monday at 7:40 p.m. in effect until 8:30 p.m. for Northampton County.

Rain likely, chance of thunderstorm Friday