lightning

There are thunderstorms and then there are thunderstorms over Oklahoma. The Sooner State always seems to feature storms that are another level of intensity above what the rest of America sees. A new timelapse video proves that point showing lightning raging in the clouds over the plains.

When it comes to weather, and specifically extreme weather, making the wrong decision in real-time can come back to bite you, even turn you into a statistic if you're not careful. Here are some of the most popular summer weather myths you should absolutely avoid.

Nature is wild.

We all know lightning strikes are dangerous and scary. This up-close look at one proves it.

Here's a great video from my neck of the woods that I wanted to share.  Here's a New Jersey reporter who is very close to a bolt of lightning while he's live on the air: Lightning Almost Hits Christie Foe On TV: MyFoxPHILLY.com

People wonder why I prefer to drive the 12 hours to go home to Philadelphia as opposed to flying... Last weekend, an Emirates Airbus 380 was struck by a jagged bolt of lightning as it began its descent into London's Heathrow Airport. Luckily, none of the passengers aboard were harmed, and the plane made it safely to the ground. Believe it or not, airplanes generally sustain a couple of lightning s