Right now there are about two thousand thunderstorms going on around the world. While common, they can be dramatic with intense rain, hail, wind, lightning, thunder, and even tornadoes.

Some places in the United States have more thunderstorms that other areas. What is the average number of thunderstorm days in your state?

In less than one hour in South Wales, Australia a thunderstorm caused 1.5 billion dollars in damage. Read about it!

When a front passes over an area, it means a change in the weather. Many fronts cause weather events such as rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds and tornadoes.

What is a sprite? Read this article to learn more and even discover how to find one. (June 10, 1999)