Direct lightning strikes cause minimal damage to Dipteryx oleifera. But these same strikes effectively kill parasitic vines and neighboring trees that compete with the species for light and nutrients.

Tuesday morning scattered showers roam the region with more focus on the eastern side of the state towards Virginia. The ...

Chief meteorologist Tony Mainolfi has Central Florida's updated forecast. Severe storms possible through sunset with plenty ...

Summer weather is often noted for its warmth and compatibility with outdoor activities. Whether it's kids at camp once school lets out or families hosting backyard barbecues for loved ones ...

Florida consistently leads the nation in lightning strike density, as in strikes per square mile, according to meteorologist Chris Vagasky, of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Miami-Fort ...