Thunderstorms are most common in the spring and summer months when the air is warm. This coincides with many plants' growing seasons, giving them the deep drink of water they need to grow. But water ...

When thunderstorms are in the forecast, a little planning can go a long way. Preparing ahead of time means you won't have to scramble later, and you'll be better prepared the next time there's a storm ...

Severe storms — thunderstorms that produce tornadoes, hail at least one inch in diameter, or damaging winds (58 mph or higher) — are destructive and deadly. They cause an average of 200 deaths ...