Tag: LIGHTNING

Alabama ranked third in nation for lightning strike fatalities

The National Lightning Safety Council put Alabama in the top 10 ranking for the most lightning strike fatalities from 2016 to 2025.

Shocking phenomenon: Alabama man struck multiple times by lightning in his lifetime, then gravesite also destroyed by lightning

William Yeldell Cosper was struck by lightning at least five times. However, two of those times were after death.

Lightning safety during summer months

With the warmer weather come thunderstorms, and thunderstorms come with lightning.

Autauga County farmer says lightning struck, killed cow during Sunday storm

An Autauga County farmer says a lightning strike killed a cow in his pasture during a storm on Sunday.