Florida saw more than 25,000 lightning strikes in a 24-hour period over the weekend. First Warning Weather Meteorologist Cam Tran said it was a very active night as strong and severe thunderstorms ...

Florida experienced over 25,000 lightning strikes in 24 hours over the weekend. Lightning strikes in Florida caused a fatality in New Smyrna Beach and three injuries in St. Augustine this summer.

(NEXSTAR) – The Sunshine State, which may be just as well-known for its storm activity, is no longer the lightning capital of the U.S., according to a new report. Oklahoma unseated Florida in 2025 ...

APOPKA, Florida — One thing we don't get much of in Utah is lightning. Florida, though, that's another story. It's regarded as the "lightning capital" of the United States, given the frequency of ...

Two separate 2025 studies disagree on whether Florida or Oklahoma is the new lightning capital of the U.S. Differences in how lightning is measured, such as equipment sensitivity and tracking methods, ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — For decades, Florida has carried the title of the lightning capital of the United States. But a new report suggests that the crown has changed hands. According to a 2025 analysis ...

The Sunshine State is used to seeing lightning and hearing thunder but a new report found that the rate of bolts illuminating the sky is actually lower than during recent years. According to experts ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The lightning capital of the United States is living up to its name this summer. Over the weekend, Florida saw more than 25,000 ...