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Is Florida the US lightning capital? See strike spark fire in Jacksonville neighborhood

There have been nine lightning fatalities in the United States this year, with one in Florida. The Sunshine State is the lightning capital of the U.S.

Fox News · 1d

Summer beach day turns dangerous as lightning strikes three at St. Augustine Pier in Florida

A lightning incident at Florida's St. Augustine Pier left three injured and beachgoers in panic, highlighting safety concerns as the US reports six lightning fatalities in 2025.

WESH on MSN · 2h

Florida had 25,000 lightning strikes in 24 hours

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 moved through the region.

Heavy rain to soak Florida

Hoodline · 9h

Central Florida Braces for Stormy Week with High Rain Chances and Potential Flooding, NWS Advises Caution

Central Florida faces a wet week with high rain chances and potential localized flooding due to a disturbance pulling moisture across the region.

CBS News · 1d

South Florida braces for heavy rain, probable flooding Monday as storms roll across state

A tropical trough moving across the Florida Peninsula will pull moisture across the state, leading to significant rainfall in southeast Florida.

Yahoo · 2h

Central Florida braces for showers, thunderstorms, and heavy rain through Wednesday

Our main threats will continue to be heavy rain, lightning, and wind gusts of 45 mph. Most of the severe weather chances will be wrapped up by 8:00 p.m.

Flash! Boom! Bolt of lightning damages National Weather Service equipment

Florida has more lightning strikes than any other state. On average, about seven people die from lightning every year, and 50 ...

Caters Clips on MSN8h

Lightning Cracks and Torrential Rain Pound Florida in Intense Storm

This terrifying footage shows one Florida resident sheltering from a large thunderstorm on the 13th July, 2025. The video ...

News4JAX18h

NWS, local officials give lightning safety advice after 2 killed, 2 more hospitalized from strikes in recent days

As storms continue to move across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, lightning safety remains a concern, particularly ...

National Hurricane Center tracking area with potential for tropical development. Florida impacts

The hatched areas on the National Hurricane Center's tropical outlook map indicate "areas where a tropical cyclone — which ...

One Georgia city is in the top 10 for lightning. Here are some lightning safety tips

Seek Shelter Indoors: The safest place to be during a lightning storm is inside a sturdy building. Get Inside a Vehicle: If you can't find a building, a car is a safe alternative. The metal frame of a ...

9hon MSN

Dangerous, deadly lightning kills two, injures 3 across NE Florida, SE Georgia over the weekend

Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed by wildfire: Here's what we know at the moment ...

23h

‘Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida Everglades expected to be hit by thunderstorms: NWS

An immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed by officials as “Alligator Alcatraz” is expected to be hit ...

InspireMore on MSN5d

Florida Man Records As Lightning Bolt Strikes Tree In Heart-Stopping Footage

Welp, Florida Man is at it again. However, this isn’t the usual type of story you hear with that preface. This time we’re ...

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