Dramatic photos show tree burning from inside after lightning strike in Ohio

Photos of the tree in a rural Ohio town showed glowing, red-hot flames spiraling up the trunk, while the outer branches appeared green and seemingly unaffected.

Lightning striking moving truck in St. Pete caught on camera

A Florida woman was trying to record video of the spectacular lightning strikes going across the sky over St. Petersburg July 1 when she captured a bolt that was way too close for comfort. 

HCFR: Child critically injured in lightning strike at Riverview park

A child has been rushed to the hospital after being struck by lightning near a boat ramp at a Hillsborough County Park Thursday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. 

Report: Nearly 7.8M homes at risk of hurricane damage

Nearly 7.8 million homes with more than $2.3 trillion in combined reconstruction cost value are at risk of hurricane-related damages during this Atlantic season, CoreLogic's 2022 Hurricane Report says.

Coast Guard: 7 rescued after lighting strikes boat 100 miles off Clearwater

Seven people taking part in a fishing tournament had to be rescued Saturday after their boat was struck by lightning off the coast of Clearwater.

Widespread storms deliver heavy rain, lightning

The FOX 35 Storm Team is monitoring a strong line of storms moving south across the Florida peninsula this Friday afternoon. Heavy rain, wind gusts, hail, and lightning are all possible. Localized flooding is also a threat.

Severe weather leaves downed trees, power outages across parts of Marion County

There is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Lake County until 6 p.m. At 5:12 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Pittman, or 9 miles south of Juniper Springs, moving southeast at 10 mph. Wind gusts of 60 mph and quarter-sized hail are possible.

50 years ago, Hurricane Agnes killed 122 people, caused $2 billion-plus in damages

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the historic, deadly flooding spawned by Hurricane Agnes and its remnants in June 1972 across the eastern U.S., including the hardest-hit states of Pennsylvania and New York.

Debunking 7 myths about lightning

Lightning can inspire awe, so it’s no surprise that people have developed a few tall tales about it.

Sweltering streets: Hundreds of homeless die in extreme heat across US

“If 130 homeless people were dying in any other way it would be considered a mass casualty event,” said Kristie L. Ebi, a professor of global health at the University of Washington.

Huntington Beach man found dead in Death Valley National Park after running out of gas

A Southern California man was found dead in Death Valley National Park after apparently running out of gas and getting out to walk in the scorching heat, authorities said Wednesday.

Excessive heat blamed for thousands of Kansas cattle deaths

The state is aware of at least 2,000 cattle deaths in the southwest region, but that number could be higher.

When seconds matter: Children experience heatstroke symptoms within minutes of being in a hot car

The sweltering temperatures of summer act as a reminder to never leave a child inside a vehicle with the engine off for any amount of time; however, even on a warm spring day, the inside of a car can become deadly for a young child.

Disturbance in Caribbean being watched for possible tropical development

The tropical disturbance we’ve been following appears to be trying to organize very close to the east coast of Nicaragua. With part of the circulation over land and only slow movement apparent on satellite, it’s unlikely that the disturbance will become anything more than a big rainmaker for parts of Central America in the short term.

Yellowstone National Park: Floods leave landscape 'dramatically changed'

Park officials say over 10,000 visitors left the nation’s oldest national park after historic flooding tore through the area, washing out bridges and roads.