Largest Western Power outage in 15 years cuts essential mobile phone services in firegrounds
Volunteer firefighters were left without essential mobile communications while battling two serious fires in Western Australia’s Midwest over…
Second storm of the year pushes tiny town of Nevertire to its limit
Ripped off roofs, flying metal, and a lightning-induced building collapse has left residents of Nevertire emotionally frayed. The…
Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Scientists have detected what they believe to be lightning on Mars by eavesdropping…
South-east Queensland has been lashed by hailstones again – are these storms getting more frequent?
For at least the sixth time in as many weeks, parts of south-east Queensland have been lashed by…
More than 11,000 homes lose power as storms with spectacular lightning hit south-east Queensland
Severe storms have lashed parts of south-east Queensland, providing a spectacular light show as more than 11,000 households…
Lightning strike cuts power in central areas as snow traps vehicles across South Island
Transpower has declared a grid emergency this morning after a lightning strike. “The tripping of the Whirinaki, Wairakei…
Passenger describes ‘deafening bang’ as Air New Zealand plane hit by lightning
Sio said the plane was “shaking violently”, leaving the pair bouncing up and down and feeling frightened. Just…
Heat wave gives way to late-summer thunderstorms as California’s extreme weather continues
Scorching temperatures that baked Southern California over Labor Day weekend will continue this week paired with thunderstorms and…
Phoenix dust storm brings darkness, flight delays and flash floods
For a sensor to round down to zero means actual visibility was less than half that, or below…
SoCal facing a triple threat: Extreme heat, fire risk, thunderstorms
As Southern California braces for the most significant heat wave yet this year, officials warn that the dangerously…
Wellington Phoenix overcome lightning strike, penalty shootout for Australia Cup win in Perth
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Edmonton woman survives being struck by lightning
The term “lucky to be alive” may be an overused phrase, but in this case, it’s appropriate after…