Wind farms are an important part of renewable energy system but they are frequently damaged by lightning strikes, especially to the blades of the turbine. Recent field observations have shown ...

A large wind turbine caused traffic delays and one injury after falling off the back of a truck in Washington County, ...

A truck was pulling a wind turbine blade when the object struck a guardrail, blocking traffic along I-70 in Maryland.

The NWS also shares tips in case you are caught outside without safe shelter nearby to help reduce your risk of potentially getting hurt by lightning: Get off areas that are elevated (hills ...

This afternoon, storms will develop, some of which are likely to be severe. The Storm Prediction Center has placed our entire area in a enhanced risk (level 3 of 5) of severe weather. Damaging ...

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Across Green Country, residents woke up this morning to the aftermath of storms that came through the metro last night, bringing wind gusts of 60 to 72mph.

The damage was enough to shut the park down temporarily, according to a June 18 news release. At the other four strike sites, lightning dug into wooden frames or fried wiring, but the structures ...

With the increase in wind power generation, wind turbine blades require regular inspections to ensure they continue to operate safely. You only look once (YOLO) is one of the most widely used object ...

The last time winds were that intense was on July 11, 1993, when speeds were also measured at 101 mph. A wind gust over 100 mph was recorded in July 14, 1948, but the exact speed is unknown.

Weather stations and lightning systems provide a super hyper local look at conditions across the grounds of Oakmont. Thor Guard's technology not only detects but predicts lightning strikes.