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Mother, 2-year-old daughter killed by lightning strike in Florida

  • Aug 24

16 hospitalized after lighting strike at Ohio correctional facility

  • Aug 13
Strobel Family

Teen fatally struck by lightning while trying to protect brother

  • Jul 28
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Bay Area braces for heat dome with chance of thunderstorms

  • Jul 10

TIMELINE: More strong storms to hit Christmas evening

  • Dec 25, 2025

Scientists capture sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars

  • Nov 27, 2025

Has 'SF Summer' begun? Here's what to know about heat this week

  • Sep 15, 2025

Woman and her dog survive Chinese Camp fire, but left homeless

  • Sep 4, 2025

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AccuWeather Forecast: Chance of dry lightning; mix of sun and clouds

  • Jul 12
2:10

Bay Area braces for heat dome with chance of thunderstorms

  • Jul 10
1:38

Snow, thunderstorms and more wild weather sweep across North Bay

  • Feb 17
2:34

Woman and her dog survive Chinese Camp fire, but left homeless

  • Sep 4, 2025
2:47

Wildfires started by lightning fires destroy Gold Rush town of Chinese Camp

  • Sep 4, 2025
2:29

Fire burns historic Sierra foothills mining town after more than 10,000 lightning strikes in CA

  • Sep 3, 2025
2:49

Dry lightning prompts CA fire concerns as crews train coordinated response plans

  • Jun 26, 2024
1:09

Lightning advisory in Bay Area Tuesday with potential to start new fires

  • Jun 25, 2024

Latest Videos

3:43

AccuWeather Forecast: Chance of dry lightning; mix of sun and clouds

  • Jul 12
2:10

Bay Area braces for heat dome with chance of thunderstorms

  • Jul 10
1:38

Snow, thunderstorms and more wild weather sweep across North Bay

  • Feb 17
2:34

Woman and her dog survive Chinese Camp fire, but left homeless

  • Sep 4, 2025
2:47

Wildfires started by lightning fires destroy Gold Rush town of Chinese Camp

  • Sep 4, 2025
2:29

Fire burns historic Sierra foothills mining town after more than 10,000 lightning strikes in CA

  • Sep 3, 2025
2:49

Dry lightning prompts CA fire concerns as crews train coordinated response plans

  • Jun 26, 2024
1:09

Lightning advisory in Bay Area Tuesday with potential to start new fires

  • Jun 25, 2024

Latest Stories

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Fire burns historic mining town Chinese Camp after more than 10,000 lightning strikes across CA

At least one wildfire is burning homes in the historic Gold Rush town of Chinese Camp, and several others are forcing evacuations in the Sierra foothills, all being linked to the lightning strikes seen across the state.

  • Sep 4, 2025
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Golfer dies week after being struck by lightning on course in New Jersey

A 28-year-old man has died roughly a week after he was struck by lightning while playing golf at a course in Hardyston.

  • Jul 17, 2025

Women knocked unconscious after lightning strike at Florida's JW Marriott resort

The girl's trip took a turn when a storm rolled in, and lightning hit the tiki hut they took cover in.

  • Jun 24, 2025

15-year-old boy describes moments he was struck by lightning in New York City's Central Park

A 15-year-old boy was struck by lightning in New York City's Central Park during a round of severe thunderstorms on Thursday.

  • Jun 20, 2025
Sea Turtle Recovery

Lightning strikes New Jersey sea turtle hospital, causing fire; turtles rushed to safety

Lightning hit a Sea Turtle Recovery Hospital at the Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey, causing the building to catch fire.

  • Aug 29, 2024