by 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 shows …
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, weather …
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 …
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