Scientists have observed "coronae" on treetops for the first time, confirming the phenomenon occurs in the wild.
Climate change is unexpectedly causing north Pacific storms to shift toward the Arctic, throwing projections for future West Coast weather into question.
Whatever the original purpose may have been, any live video feed can become a valuable resource.
The split-second spark may explain how storms become radioactive—and how lightning really begins.
A regional severe weather outbreak is on the table, with strong tornadoes and very large hail possible across parts of Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin.