New research shows lightning-sparked wildfires will rise across the western U.S. as climate change fuels hotter, drier ...

Ruinous fires across the West often lead to smoke-filled days with flames tearing through large swaths of natural land.

SAN DIEGO — Late-summer dry thunderstorms rolled into California from the southwest desert region early Sept. 2, bringing thousands of lightning strikes and increasing the risk of wildfires as high ...

Playwright Tom Stoppard, in "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead," provides one of the best definitions of science: "The scientific approach to the examination of phenomena is a defense against the ...

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 ...

The warning had been issued for Worcester County. “The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the ...

A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Friday at 5:05 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:30 p.m. for Sumter County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 5:05 p ...

Just six seconds into the 2025 season, and as Eagles fullback/special teams ace Ben VanSumeren was being carted off the field with a knee injury suffered on the opening kickoff, the spit seen around ...

Charlotte has never been considered a top destination for free agents in the NBA. It's exceedingly rare for them to be able to sign big-name guys to big deals. Since the team came back to Charlotte, ...

PHILADELPHIA − What a start to the 2025 NFL season. As for that aforementioned result? The Eagles prevailed 24-20 in what unfolded as a surprisingly tight contest, Philadelphia entering the game ...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles' 24-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL season opener was delayed 65 minutes because of lightning in the area around Lincoln Financial Field late ...

Why is there lightning but no rain? Learn about the weather phenomenon that produces lightning without any moisture or rain in the sky.