Growing up, you probably scoffed when your parents or grandparents would tell you to avoid taking a bath or a shower during a thunderstorm. After all, it's just an urban legend, right? Wrong – it ...

The fear of thunderstorms affects far more people than you might think. A survey on "severe-weather phobia" found that around 45 percent of people taking the survey had moderate anxiety about storms, ...

Thunderstorms can come in all shapes and sizes. From thunderstorms embedded in hurricanes, to independent thunderstorms that can grow into giant supercells. They can become extremely powerful and ...

On a clear, sunny day, we are met with blue skies. But on days of severe weather, it’s no surprise to be met with dark skies. Sometimes, it even appears green or yellow outside. Here’s a simplified ...

A severe thunderstorm watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather. During a severe thunderstorm warning, seek shelter immediately and avoid windows, electrical equipment and plumbing. The ...

The National Weather Service issued a near-statewide severe thunderstorm watch across Massachusetts, with forecasters warning that storms could bring damaging winds and quarter-sized hail. An isolated ...

The warning was active for Middlesex and Monmouth counties. "The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The National Weather Service issued a thunderstorm warning for central Lake County until 6:15 p.m. Movement is to the southeast at 10 mph. Greatest threats are winds over 50 mph, ...