Lightning strikes are always a serious threat, no matter what season it is. For the last year, lightning strikes in the U.S. have reached an 8-year-high, according to Vaisala Xweather.

(WLUK) -- 2025 proved to be a costly one for weather-related disasters in the United States, with damage totaling $115 billion, according to Climate Central. This makes it the third most expensive ...