Lightning Strikes Frequently Lightning is one of nature's most electrifying spectacles, and its frequency is nothing short of astonishing. Lightning strikes the Earth about 8 million times per day.

but I know it was longer than the regular flash.” Before we dive into Pete’s question, let’s start with a quick definition: A megaflash lightning strike is an unusually long lightning bolt ...

The temperature of a lightning bolt is 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit ... for at least 30 minutes after you've seen the last lightning flash or heard the last rumbles of thunder.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Maricopa County starting at 4:18 p.m. March 13.