Lightning strikes during North Texas storms spark structure fires

With more storms still in the forecast, experts say homeowners should think beyond just roof damage when it comes to ...
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Purple lightning storm creates dramatic skies over Texas

A powerful thunderstorm transformed the skies over Texas, USA with dramatic purple clouds and vivid flashes of lightning.

Houston storms bring 6,000 lightning strikes, leaving thousands without power

CenterPoint crews restored power to about 56,000 customers by 5 a.m. Wednesday after overnight storms brought thousands of ...
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56K lightning strikes in Houston area with Saturday storms

Severe storms brought 56,000 lightning strikes to Houston and knocked out power to 190,000 customers. Here's what makes Houston a lightning hotspot, and how to protect yourself.

UPDATE: Weather alert in place for North Texas Monday evening, says the NWS

An updated weather alert was issued by the NWS Fort Worth TX on Monday at 5:32 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6 p.m. The ...

Texas Tech vs Marist weather updates: NCAA softball game resumes after lightning delay

Texas Tech’s first game of the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament is on pause after lightning and heavy rain hit Lubbock, Texas on ...
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America's lightning capital isn't in Texas anymore — but its most lightning-prone stadium is

After four years bouncing between Florida and Texas, America’s lightning capital shifted north in 2025, as a small Oklahoma community overtook longtime lightning hot spots in the South. While ...