Lightning is extremely dangerous, so it’s important to know how to stay safe during a storm. But here’s one outdated piece of ...

Outdated lightning safety advice is making the rounds again, prompting experts to speak up about what actually keeps you safe ...

Lightning is extremely dangerous, so it’s important to know how to stay safe during a storm. But here’s one outdated piece of ...

As storm season gets underway in much of the United States, the National Lighting Safety Council is spreading awareness about ...

The lightning crouch, a baseball-catcher-like stance some cite as a safeguard against lightning strikes, offers no meaningful protection, experts say.

The lightning crouch, a baseball-catcher-like stance some cite as a safeguard against lightning strikes, offers no meaningful ...

On Thursday at 7:58 p.m. the National Weather Service released an updated severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 9:15 ...

A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Thursday at 6:46 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:15 p.m. for ...

The National Weather Service and the National Lightning Safety Council advise that the crouch offers no significant protection from lightning. Experts emphasize that seeking immediate shelter ...

Both the National Weather Service and the National Lightning Safety Council stopped recommending the crouch 17 years ago after weather service analyses showed it offered no significant protection.