Lightning strikes near the Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., on Monday. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images) They say lightning never strikes twice. But in recent days it ...

Across the country, pools close when lightning is in the area. For outdoor pools, the rationale is clear: About 10 to 15 people are killed by lightning in the United States each year, and the vast ...

As we head into summer storm season, lightning strikes are an increased danger. According to the National Weather Service, approximately 100,000 thunderstorms occur in the United States each year, and ...