Lightning is a powerful force, one seemingly capable of great destruction in the right circumstances. It announces itself with a searing flash, followed by a deep rumble heard for miles around.

Rising temperatures are driving an increase in cyclones, lightning, and thunderstorm events worldwide. A recent study published in Science Advances highlights the link between rising global ...

Supercell thunderstorms are among the most impactful weather events in Europe. They typically occur in summer and are characterized by a rotating updraft of warm, humid air that brings strong winds, ...

Most of the strongest tornadoes form within isolated rotating thunderstorms called supercells where a deep rotating updraft—known as a mesocyclone—tilts and intensifies until a vortex reaches the ...

Supercells are basically thunderstorms on steroids. These storms create some of the most violent tornadoes and can leave a path of incredible destruction. A supercell is a powerful, long-lived ...