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What are the different types of lightning?

What are the different types of lightning?

What are the different types of lightning?

Lightning is as dangerous as they are breathtaking to look at. They come in many different forms, both common and rare. Let's go over the different types of lightning.

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Wall of flames spreads through Florida Everglades

The Sawgrass Fire in Broward County, Florida, ballooned to 32,000 acres on Tuesday, June 25. Portions of Interstate 75 were closed periodically and the National Weather Service in Miami said residents should keep doors and windows closed as the unhealthy smoke wafted into populated areas.

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Residents and tourists alike try to cool off as Paris heats up

A heatwave has brought temperatures of over 100 degrees to Paris, France. While it may be hot, that's not stopping many residents and tourists alike from getting out and enjoying the sunny weather.

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Massive storm blasts through, floods Texas town

Sam Mtz went live on Facebook when a severe thunderstorm with high winds tore through Monte Alto, Texas June 24th. The next day, the neighborhood remained flooded.

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Marble-sized hail keeps coming

Hail pelted residents in Logan Square, in Chicago, Illinois, on Tuesday, June 25.

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Lightning-sparked brush fire spreads through field

On Tuesday, June 25, lightning struck the Everglades in Broward County, Florida and caused a brush fire that consumed an estimated 31,500 acres of sawgrass.

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Weather enthusiasts meet to celebrate Southwest Monsoon Season

Photographers and weather lovers gathered in Tucson, Arizona on June 22 for the annual Monsoon Con event. The convention is dedicated to sharing photography and the science behind the Monsoon Season.

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What a lightning strike really looks like, in slow motion

What you see takes place in a fraction of a second. Donald Martin filmed a lightning strike in slow motion on his Galaxy S9 phone, and we slowed it down even more. The lightning strike was filmed on Monday 6/24 from in Sharpsville, PA just north of Pittsburgh.

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Summertime weather has overspread the Midwest and East

Steamy conditions will grip the region. Evan Myers has detail

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4 facts you didn't know about giant hogweed

This rare plant is found mostly in Canada, but it's now making its way into the United States.

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These kids have the right idea when it comes to finding relief in the heat

The innocence of youth is captured here as kids in Germany are in need of some relief from the heat. According to reports, alerts have been issued over the heat which is likely to last until the end of the week. On Monday, temperatures reached up to 33C.

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Onlookers in awe as they spot a potential tornado

A tornado hit the Southridge area of Charleston, West Virginia the evening of Monday, June 24.

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