When thunder rumbles in the distance, there's a quick and simple way to figure out how close the lightning actually struck ...

A storm that pummeled dozens of Midwest states with snow during the weekend also brought another weather phenomena, at least to Missouri: Thunder and lightning. The phenomenon, known as ...

Thunder and lightning are two of nature's most awe-inspiring yet terrifying phenomena. Have you ever wondered how a lightning bolt forms and why thunder follows right after? Explore the science behind ...

What causes thunder? Without lightning, there is no thunder. Thunder is simply the sound created by a bolt of lightning. When lightning occurs, it's about 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

So, 10 divided by 5 (which is the number of seconds it takes the sound of thunder to travel a mile) and you get 2. This means you're only 2 miles away from the storm.

Storms brought significant thunder and lightning to the Southland. Every part of L.A. was within earshot of thunder on Tuesday, said one meteorologist.

The WTOL 11 Weather Team began tracking thunder and lightning alongside freezing rain and sleet Wednesday night ahead of a Weather Impact ALERT DAY winter storm. While thunder and lightning aren't ...