by Daphne Thompson, on Oct 2, 2018 2:13:47 PM
Every year multiple people die from lightning strikes, cattle are killed, crops can be damaged, and fires started, impacting both homes and land. With a temperature 5x hotter than the …
Read Storyby Dax Cochran, on Aug 29, 2018 12:56:30 PM
It is football week here in Oklahoma. To many, this week is the pinnacle of anticipation before your favorite college team, or alma mater plays their first game of the …
Read Storyby Nicholas Hunter, on Jul 6, 2018 1:55:00 PM
We are adding new features to our tile-based lightning display API, including support for Vector Tiles. These additions will allow fast, custom styling of lightning data in a map. Vector …
Read Storyby Richard Reed, on Jun 27, 2018 1:51:10 PM
Lightning can be detrimental to the agriculture industry. On average, there are over 8 million lightning strikes on Earth every day. With over 4.62 billion acres of land being farmed, …
Read Storyby Mike Eilts, on Apr 4, 2018 1:59:06 PM
Every year, stadiums, concerts, speedways, and amusement parks are frequently threatened by cloud-to-ground lightning. These types of venues are incredibly vulnerable to lightning due to the large number of people …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Oct 11, 2017 2:12:01 PM
Let’s play a game. See if you can spot all the lightning strikes. RadarScope and North American Radar with Real-time Lightning How did you do? We have assumed that our …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Jun 8, 2017 2:07:38 PM
By now, we have all seen the photo of the man mowing the lawn with a tornado behind him. Just take a quick look at the news every week and …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on May 24, 2017 2:51:44 PM
As summer approaches, so does the peak of lightning injuries and fatalities. More lightning fatalities happen in the months of June, July, and August that any other time of the …
Read Storyby David Moran, on Mar 23, 2017 2:22:06 PM
The end of the week could be stormy for portions of tornado alley beginning Thursday and continuing into Friday. Here's what you need to know to be prepared for the …
Read Storyby Dr. Kevin Kloesel, on Mar 8, 2017 11:06:33 AM
As spring nears and Daylight Saving time brings opportunities for afternoon and evening outdoor activities, the inevitable threat of weather hazards becomes of great concern. Whether you have scheduled a …
Read Storyby Dr. Kevin Kloesel, on Jan 9, 2017 2:40:35 PM
Tampa has a long history with lightning and football. When Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL was selected to host this year’s College Football Playoff Championship Game, the collective “cringe” …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Dec 29, 2016 11:00:00 AM
Have you ever experienced thundersnow? It's not something that happens often, but is a bit thrilling for weather enthusiasts. It's like the best of both worlds - snowfall with lightning …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Sep 22, 2016 1:57:45 PM
Do you think you are safe from lightning when in a stadium? If you are a college football fan, you probably noticed that the game between the University of Oklahoma …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Sep 20, 2016 10:26:03 AM
Businesses create commercials every year that appear to glorify lightning. They show people playing in thunderstorms, driving through dust storms, and 4-wheeling in blizzards. Lightning can and does kill dozens …
Read Storyby Matt Gaffner, on Aug 30, 2016 10:52:32 AM
Hopefully, Santa's 8 tiny reindeer weren't on summer vacation in Norway last Friday, as it was quite a sad scene for the legendary creatures. A coworker shared this article with …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Aug 1, 2016 2:56:22 PM
Drum Corps International (DCI) performs all over the country during the summer months. Upwards of 3,500 college students march in the corps with an estimated 400,000 total fans viewing their …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Jul 26, 2016 3:39:07 PM
Close to 30 people die every year from lightning strikes. Many more are injured. In the past week alone, there have been five fatalities. The yearly total is now 20, …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Jul 15, 2016 2:41:35 PM
When thunderstorms roll in, it isn't unusual for people to want to take a look outside. Some may want to stand in the rain, especially when it's not severe. However, …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Jun 28, 2016 11:38:53 AM
One of the most critical tasks of any control center or dispatch operator is quickly pinpointing areas of system disruption. From power lines and substations, to wind turbines and pipelines, …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Jun 17, 2016 2:35:38 PM
Thunderstorms on Thursday forced players at the U.S. Open to take cover multiple times at the Oakmont Country Club. As a few waves of storms moved through the area, players …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Jun 15, 2016 2:04:31 PM
Many people think that it is the rubber tires that protect them when their car is struck by lightning. In reality, their car is becoming a Faraday cage. What is …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on May 20, 2016 12:08:55 PM
If you live in the Houston area, Thursday afternoon must have been quite loud. Highly electrical severe storms passed through the area on May 19, causing flash flooding along the …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Apr 29, 2016 11:36:23 AM
A thunderstorm is brewing. Suddenly there is a flash and bang! Loud thunder rumbles all around you. I hope you were inside, because lightning is extremely dangerous. In the US, …
Read Storyby Marcus Hicks, on Mar 16, 2016 11:54:11 AM
Everyone has an interest in the weather. The old saying of “a little preparation goes a long way” holds true in just about every facet of your life. Deciding what …
Read Storyby Steve Miller, on Aug 25, 2015 12:14:00 PM
This week is National Lightning Safety Awareness Week. In the United States each year, there are between 20 and 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning strikes. While lightning can be fascinating to …
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