We've likely all heard of the term "heat lightning" on a summer evening when those strong bolts of electricity can be seen, but there's never any thunder to follow. What many don't know is that ...

Mike Moss: Heat lightning is just an informal term that arose to describe "regular" lightning that is too distant to see the actual lightning channel, so that what is seen is just indirect light from ...

Difference between heat lightning and regular lightning? Mike Moss: Heat lightning is just a name that is sometimes used to describe regular lightning that is too far away for the thunder to be heard ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Lightning can strike faster than you think, and being prepared could make all the difference. As part of Severe Weather Safety Week, it’s important to revisit one of the most ...