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  • Published on Jul 22, 2025

    SLEMCO lineman, member stop to help out after lightning strikes home

    Matt Reed, a SLEMCO lineman from Church Point, and Stephanie Stevens of Bristol were both heading home down Higginbotham Highway last Thursday afternoon when flames shooting from the chimney of a home they had both long admired made them hit the brakes and …

    Source: KATC 3 ABC - Louisiana - Pending
  • Published on Jul 22, 2025

    Ball Lightning? Video From Alberta, Canada Shows Strange Glowing Orb Moving Slowly Across A Field

    A video filmed in Canada appears to show a strange glowing blue-white orb oscillating as it slowly moved across a field. Ed and Melinda Pardy, weather enthusiasts from Alberta, Canada, were attempting to look for funnel clouds after a recent storm when …

    Source: IFL Science - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 22, 2025

    Lightning strike hits house near Chester during Sunday's thunderstorms

    Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) firefighters from Chester were sent to Aldersey Lane, near Coddington, on Sunday, July 20 at around 7.10pm. They were responding to reports of a strike that hit a property which was confirmed by firefighters to have …

    Source: The Leader - Pending
  • Published on Jul 21, 2025

    What is lightning?

    Cloud-to-ground bolts are common—about 100 strike Earth’s surface every second. Yet, their power is extraordinary. Each bolt can contain up to one billion volts of electricity. A typical cloud-to-ground lightning bolt begins when a step-like series of …

    Source: National Geographic - Center-left
  • Published on Jul 21, 2025

    Lightning sets Oakley hotel on fire: CFD

    CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Lightning set a five-story Cincinnati hotel on fire Sunday, causing $100,000 in damage, according to the Cincinnati Fire Department. No injuries were reported at TownePlace Suites Cincinnati Oakley on Factory Colony Lane and the hotel …

    Source: FOX19 - Ohio - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 21, 2025

    Two fire engines called as lightning strikes Cheshire home

    Firefighters were scrambled to a Cheshire home - after lightning struck its roof. And the incident in Chester came as the county was rocked by thundery conditions and heavy rain yesterday. Now Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed how a home on …

    Source: Chester Live - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 21, 2025

    Lightning strike sparks fire at 5-story hotel in Oakley

    OAKLEY, Ohio (WKRC) - A lightning strike sparked a fire at a hotel on Sunday. They were called to the TownePlace Suites/Fairfield hotel on Factory Colony Lane at about 4:15 p.m. Firefighters quickly put out the fire, which resulted in around $100,000 …

    Source: Local12 - Ohio - Center-right
  • Published on Jul 21, 2025

    Thunderstorms nearby? How to stay safe when lightning strikes

    MIAMI — In June, a 15-year-old was standing under a tree in Central Park in New York City when it was struck by lightning. The electrical current transferred from the tree to his chain necklace, giving him minor burns, but he survived. The next day, a …

    Source: WLRN - Florida - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Jul 19, 2025

    Does "heat lightning" really exist? David Karnes explains

    We’ve all done it.  It’s a hot summer night; you look off into the distance and see strobes of bright lightning illuminate the night sky. You nudge the person next to you and say, “Would you look at that 'heat lightning?'” "Heat lightning…

    Source: Local 3 News - Tennessee - Pending
  • Published on Jul 19, 2025

    Lightning strike causes train disruption in Cambridgeshire

    Lighting has struck a railway line in Cambridgeshire, resulting in disruption. Trains are currently unable to run between Peterborough and Ely and this is expected to be the case until at least 6pm today (Saturday, July 19). This is due to a fault with the …

    Source: Cambridge News - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 19, 2025

    Watch delivery driver narrowly avoid contact with lightning strike

    An unsuspecting delivery driver was nearly struck by lightning outside a home in Wayne, New Jersey, on Monday, July 14, as thunderstorms moved through the region.A delivery driver in New Jersey narrowly avoided contact with a whopping dose of nature's …

    Source: AOL - Pending
  • Published on Jul 22, 2025

    Top 10 DC Superheroes of the ’50s

    With the end of World War II, the superhero genre lost much of its momentum because people no longer cared about costumed characters fighting gangsters and Nazis. Moreover, the Golden Age of comics was coming to an end in 1954, amid a growing moral panic …

    Source: Comicbook - Pending
  • Published on Jul 18, 2025

    Lightning strikes kill 33 people in a week as monsoon season hits India

    New Delhi — At least 33 people were killed and dozens injured by lightning strikes in the eastern Indian state of Bihar this week, officials said Friday. The deaths occurred as powerful storms and monsoon rains battered the state.  Most of the deaths were …

    Source: CBS News - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 18, 2025

    Tips to stay safe from storms and lightning

    After several stormy nights and deadly lightning strikes, experts have some tips and safety measures that people should know. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued Wednesday evening when a 61-year-old archery instructor was struck by lightning and …

    Source: 6 ABC Action News - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 18, 2025

    Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ storm warning this weekend with four inches of rain, lightning strikes & deep floods

    THE Met Office has put an Amber weather warning in place as there is a "risk to life" with thunderstorms due to sweep the country. After a spell of sunny skies and baking temperatures, this weekend is set to be a stormy one - with torrential rain …

    Source: The Scottish Sun - Right-wing
  • Published on Jul 22, 2025

    2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali redefines range for trucks

    2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali redefines range for trucks Grant Miller 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali redefines range for trucks The 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali Max Range isn’t just another electric truck — it’s a range champion that delivers …

    Source: Miami's Community Newspapers - Florida - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 20, 2025

    Ford F-150: Which Engine Option Is Best For Towing?

    The Ford F-150 has been a best-seller for decades now, acting as a benchmark for the full-size truck segment. But even if you've decided to buy an F-150, picking out the best model for towing isn't as straightforward as you might imagine. Ford …

    Source: SlashGear - Pending
  • Published on Jul 20, 2025

    12 Superman Weaknesses That Don't Involve Kryptonite

    James Gunn's "Superman" is, above all else, an unbelievably refreshing film. It breathed new life not only into the character (with enormous assistance from a perfectly cast David Corenswet), but into the DC Comics brand and the superhero …

    Source: /FILM - Indiana - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 18, 2025

    Homeowners sing praises of next-gen lawn care equipment: 'I'll never go back'

    Battery-powered power tool company Ego Power Plus has won over even the most hardcore landscaping enthusiasts, and one Redditor wrote about their experience of making the switch. "All my other equipment has been switched over to Ego, but been dragging …

    Source: The Cool Down - Oregon - Center-left

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