Lightning strike Coverage

Ask the meteorologist: Why do I see different colors of lightning?

The color of lightning is influenced by several factors, including the composition of the atmosphere and the specific gases and particles present.

Man struck by lightning on motorcycle

A Virginia man is recovering with family after being struck by lightning while riding his motorcycle on Saturday.

NC State-Notre Dame delayed by lightning and heavy rain early

A lightning strike a few miles away from Carter-Finley Stadium shorted out the brand new scoreboard in the endzone as students and fans evacuated during a lightning delay.

Lightning sparks fire at home on Maynard Road in Cary

Lightning from storms rolling through the Triangle triggered two fires in people's homes around Cary on Saturday.

Multiple lightning strikes spark house fires, evacuations in Cary

Lightning from storms rolling through the Triangle triggered two fires in people's homes around Cary on Saturday.

Family of four forced out after lightning strike causes house fire in north Raleigh

The family was not injured after the lightning struck the home on Bolingbrook Lane.

Brett Knese, WRAL multimedia journalist

Photos: Lightning strikes and storm damage in central NC

Severe storms moving across central North Carolina on Monday, June 26, 2023, resulted in powerful lightning strikes, power outages, downed trees and more storm damage.

Townhome struck by lightning, chief confirms

A townhome in southern Wake County was burning Friday, and firefighters confirmed lightning struck the roof.

Lightning strikes spark house fires in Wake County

Lightning strikes on Friday sparked multiple fires at Wake County homes.

WRAL staff

Crews work to put out fire spread across 2,000 acres in eastern NC

The fire was caused by a lightning strike on Aug. 2, according to county officials. As of Thursday morning, the fire was 25% contained.

Wind turbine continues to spin after being struck by lightning

Lightning struck a wind turbine near Crowell, Texas Friday, causing one of the blades to catch fire.

Crews, residents continue to clean up after storms leave flooding, fires in their wake

Storms packed with excessive rain and electricity barreled through central North Carolina Friday. Roads were flooded, drivers were trapped and families were displaced as those powerful storms sparked several lightning fires.

Eric Miller and Leslie Moreno, WRAL multimedia journalists

Multiple fires sparked by lightning strikes during week of severe weather

Lightning strikes sparked fires at several homes and businesses throughout central North Carolina this week.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Lightning strikes home in Wake Forest

A fire caused by a lightning strike in the attic of a Wake Forest home was quickly controlled by the Wake Forest Fire Department Friday evening.

Lightning strikes spark fires at Wake Forest senior center, Knightdale home

Lightning on Wednesday night sparked fires at a senior center in Wake Forest, and several other structures were damaged as severe weather moved across central North Carolina.

Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

Storms pack wind damage, flash flooding across Triangle

Lightning strikes from storms on Wednesday led to at least two fires in Wake County.

Lightning leads to fire at home, senior center in Wake County

Lightning strikes from storms on Wednesday led to at least two fires in Wake County.

Eric Miller, WRAL multimedia journalist

Man taken to hospital after being struck by lightning near Masonboro Island

A man was struck by lightning near Masonboro Island on Sunday around 3:15 p.m., WECT reports.

WECT News

Man struck by lightning in Rocky Mount

His wife told WRAL News he was working on their AC unit behind their home when he was struck by lightning.

Lightning causes fire along NC Highway 98 in Wake Forest

Lightning from Friday evening's storms caused a fire along Highway 98 in Wake Forest. This video is courtesy of Serenea Westra.

Intense thunderstorms topple trees, lightning hits homes in central NC

There will be plenty of cleanup in central North Carolina after a storm came tearing through on Thursday -- toppling trees and shaking residents.

Lora Lavigne, Eric Miller & Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporters

Lightning strike sparks house fire in Durham

A lightning strike was also the likely cause for a house fire in the 100 block of Sailfish Court in Durham.

Cleanup underway after strong storms knock down trees

There will be plenty of cleanup in central North Carolina after a storm came tearing through on Thursday -- toppling trees and shaking residents.

Witness: Lightning could have contributed to Apex house fire

A 15-year-old called for help after seeing a large lightning strike and then his neighbor's home catching on fire.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL multimedia journalist

Teen recounts calling for help when neighbor's home catches on fire

A 15-year-old called for help after seeing a large lightning strike and then his neighbor's home catching on fire.