There's a new lightning capital of the US. It's no longer Florida.

The U.S. has a new lightning champion. Oklahoma has dethroned Florida to become the nation's lightning capital, according to ...
WTVD

Beach lightning safety tips

Summer is a great time to enjoy the beach, but all beachgoers should be aware of lightning safety. On June 24, 33-year-old James Barton was fatally struck by lightning at Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota, ...

See which state dethroned Florida as lightning capital of US

Florida is no longer No. 1. But when it comes to lightning, maybe that's not such a bad thing. Oklahoma is now the lightning ...
WUSF Public Media

What can Florida do to protect its most vulnerable residents from lightning strikes?

The death of a 12-year-old following a storm during youth rowing practice reveals gaps in Florida lightning-safety policies.
WPBF

Storms will produce lots of lightning and heavy rain in South Florida

TO FEEL THE MOST IMPACT RIGHT NOW. SANDRA. WELL, FOR THE MORNING HOURS UNTIL 445, WE HAVE THE FLOOD ADVISORY UP. WITH THAT SAID, WHERE THE ADVISORY IS HERE YOU SEE THE QUADRANT BETWEEN LANTANA AND ...
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Intense lightning storm illuminates skies west of Port St. Lucie, Florida

On August 29, 2025, in St. Lucie, Florida, USA, @cocettwx shared a video capturing an intense lightning storm. In the video, west of Port St. Lucie, frequent lightning flashes illuminate the dark ...