LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Thunder is created by the acoustic shock wave from the extreme heat of a lightning flash. Lightning can reach temperatures of 54,000°F (30,000°C)—five times hotter than the ...

An MLive reader has a question about why the thunder earlier this week was so loud and lasted a long time. There are two valid reasons. Elizabeth emailed me asking, “A couple days ago the storms we ...

The weather was perfect as tens of thousands of people converged at the waterfront in downtown Louisville, Ky., to take in Thunder Over Louisville.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Many Central Texans were likely awakened by the loud thunder from storms rolling through overnight. But have you ever wondered why thunder can sound different? A crack versus a rumble?

Now that Wednesday has arrived and the new year has officially begun, it may be safely said that in the District, few other years appeared to be introduced by such atmospheric fireworks. The display ...