Thunderstorms often begin to develop early in the day when the sun heats the air near the ground and pockets of warmer air start to rise in the atmosphere. When these pockets of air reach a certain ...

Thunderstorm clouds have a lot of air moving around inside them, including updrafts and downdrafts, which can be strong. Updrafts transport tiny drops of rain and ice crystals to the top of the ...

A big storm is approaching... The sky turns dark, thunder rumbles, and suddenly: a bolt of lightning splits the sky, followed by a deafening noise. That's lightning. But what exactly is it? And how ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Ever wonder how far away a thunderstorm is? There’s actually a simple method you’ve probably heard of before, and it can give you a quick estimate in just a few seconds. The next time ...

Meteorologist Paul Douglas answers reader questions about the weather and other natural phenomena every couple of weeks. Submit your own questions below. Why does thunder rumble? Lightning strikes ...