Lightning

New Jersey July 16

Man dies after being struck by lightning at New Jersey golf course: report

Lightning strike at golf course in New Jersey reportedly claimed the life of 28-year-old golfer Simon John Mariani despite CPR efforts from his father and fellow golfers.

US July 16

Summer fishing trip turns deadly as lightning strike claims lives of 2 teens: 'Full of promise'

Severe thunderstorm leads to tragedy as 18-year-old Joey Nelson Jr. and 19-year-old Randall Martin III were fatally struck by lightning following a fishing trip in Waycross, Georgia.

Vacation Destinations July 13

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.

Florida July 6

Mother Nature steals the show as lightning sets off Florida fireworks display

Sanford's Fourth of July celebration continues despite lightning triggering premature fireworks explosion at marina. No injuries reported.

US June 25

Lightning strike injures 20 at popular South Carolina vacation getaway

South Carolina beach lightning strike injures 20 people at Lake Murray, highlighting increasing lightning dangers during summer activities as similar incidents occur in U.S.

Illinois April 6

Family says vehicle hit by lightning on highway sounded like a gunshot

An Illinois family's vehicle was struck by lightning while driving on a highway, which they described to deputies as sounding like a gunshot.

Florida July 18, 2024

Florida teenager 'lucky to be alive' after being struck by lightning while doing yard work

A Florida teenager said he is "lucky to be alive" after he was struck by lightning while he was doing a neighbor's yard work during a storm.

LIFESTYLE July 9, 2024

Utah teen speaks out after she and church youth group survive lightning strike: 'A miracle'

A youth church group was hiking in Salina Canyon, Utah, when the ground beneath them was struck by lightning. The incident resulted in some of the teens being sent to the hospital.

Coast Guard March 5, 2024

Coast Guard, good Samaritan rescue mariners 1,700 miles from Bermuda after lightning strike blows hole in boat

Two men aboard a 19-foot sailing vessel were rescued Monday after a lightning strike made a hole in their boat and they began taking on water.

Soccer February 13, 2024

Soccer player dies after being struck by lightning during game

Septain Raharja, 35, was killed after being struck by lightning on the field during a soccer match in Indonesia Saturday.