US: Lightning Strike Captured as Thunderstorms Batter Nashville, Tennessee

A massive lightning strike was captured on camera in Middle Tennessee on Friday, November 7 as thunderstorms swept through the region, bringing damaging winds, hail, and a tornado threat.

China: Lightning Strikes Near Cars During Typhoon Kajiki in Hainan

Typhoon Kajiki lashed Hainan on August 24. This video captured the terrifying moment a lightning strike hit near passing vehicles on the road, but luckily no one was harmed.

China: Lightning Strikes Through Rainbow as Sunset Paints Sky in Inner Mongolia

This is the stunning moment that a rare mix of lightning and rainbow lit up the sky, capturing a breathtaking scene that also featured sunset and colorful clouds. On May 11, 2025, in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, the video showed a rare atmospheric phenomenon where a bolt of lightning slashed through the sky as a vivid rainbow arched across the horizon. As the sun began to set, casting an orange hue over the clouds, onlookers were treated to a mesmerizing display where multiple natural elements, lightning, rainbow, sunset, and painted clouds, had converged in one frame. The lightning bolt flashed dramatically across the sky just beneath the arc of the rainbow, creating a moment of natural beauty that was rarely seen together. The video ended with the lightning fading into the distance as the rainbow slowly dissolved into the dusky sky.

Lightning Illuminating The Night Sky - Lebanon

Lightning Illuminating The Night Sky - Lebanon

A bolt of lightning illumintates the night shy above Jouret el Ballout, Lebanon on November 02, 2024. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lightning Illuminating The Night Sky - Lebanon

Lightning Illuminating The Night Sky - Lebanon

A bolt of lightning illumintates the night shy above Jouret el Ballout, Lebanon on November 02, 2024. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lightning Illuminating The Night Sky - Lebanon

Lightning Illuminating The Night Sky - Lebanon

A bolt of lightning illumintates the night shy above Jouret el Ballout, Lebanon on November 02, 2024. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lightning Illuminating The Night Sky - Lebanon

Lightning Illuminating The Night Sky - Lebanon

A bolt of lightning illumintates the night shy above Jouret el Ballout, Lebanon on November 02, 2024. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lightning Illuminating The Night Sky - Lebanon

Lightning Illuminating The Night Sky - Lebanon

A bolt of lightning illumintates the night shy above Jouret el Ballout, Lebanon on November 02, 2024. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lightning Illuminating The Night Sky - Lebanon

Lightning Illuminating The Night Sky - Lebanon

A bolt of lightning illumintates the night shy above Jouret el Ballout, Lebanon on November 02, 2024. Photo by Marc Fayad/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Bolt Of Lightning Over Kuwait City

A Bolt Of Lightning Over Kuwait City

This photo taken on October 30, 2024 shows a bolt of lightning over the skyline of Kuwait City, Kuwait. Photo by Asad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Bolt Of Lightning Over Kuwait City

A Bolt Of Lightning Over Kuwait City

This photo taken on October 30, 2024 shows a bolt of lightning over the skyline of Kuwait City, Kuwait. Photo by Asad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Moment Of Iconic Canton Tower Struck By Lightning Captured

On August 29, 2024, in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, a striking moment was captured during a stormy night. Under a slightly purple-tinted sky, a single bright lightning bolt suddenly struck, hitting the top of the iconic Canton Tower perfectly.   The scene was both awe-inspiring and dramatic, with the lightning illuminating the dark sky as it connected with the tower, known as ""Xiao Man Yao"" (Slim Waist).   Interestingly, Canton Tower is designed to function as a lightning rod, making the event a natural occurrence despite its spectacular appearance.

A Lightning Bolt Strikes The Sky Over Korla

A Lightning Bolt Strikes The Sky Over Korla

KORLA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 - A lightning bolt strikes the sky over Korla, Xinjiang province, early morning of September 3, 2024.

A Lightning Bolt Strikes The Sky Over Korla

A Lightning Bolt Strikes The Sky Over Korla

KORLA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 - A lightning bolt strikes the sky over Korla, Xinjiang province, early morning of September 3, 2024.

A Lightning Bolt Strikes The Sky Over Korla

A Lightning Bolt Strikes The Sky Over Korla

KORLA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 - A lightning bolt strikes the sky over Korla, Xinjiang province, early morning of September 3, 2024.

A Lightning Bolt Strikes The Sky Over Korla

A Lightning Bolt Strikes The Sky Over Korla

KORLA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 - A lightning bolt strikes the sky over Korla, Xinjiang province, early morning of September 3, 2024.

US: Stunning Lightning Show Over Chicago Area As Thunderstorms Roll Through 2

A stunning lightning show was seen as severe storms battered Chicago area Tuesday evening, August 27.

US: Stunning Lightning Show Over Chicago Area As Thunderstorms Roll Through

A stunning lightning show was seen as severe storms battered Chicago area Tuesday evening, August 27.

China: Young Girl Rides Horse Amid Lightning Strikes In Xinjiang

On August 13, 2024, a breathtaking moment was captured in Zhaosu Wetland Park, Yili, Xinjiang, in northwestern China, where an eight-year-old young girl rode a white horse through the park. As she passed by, a dramatic bolt of lightning streaked across the sky behind her, creating a visually stunning tableau.

US: Thunderstorms Roll Through Western Washington Saturday Night

Thunderstorms brought heavy rain, hail and lightning to much of western Washington on Saturday, August 17. Some videos posted on social media show massive lightning during the storm.

Japan: Massive Lightning Captured At Soccer Stadium North Of Tokyo

A massive lightning was captured on camera at Saitama Stadium in Saitama City, north of Tokyo Wednesday, August 7. The professional soccer league game between Urawa Reds and Kashiwa Reysol was cancelled due to the thunderstorm.

China: Spectacular Lightning Strike Illuminates Skies Over Urumqi

On July 31, 2024, residents of Urumqi in Xinjiang, northwest China, witnessed an extraordinary display of nature’s power. A massive lightning strike, preceded by several smaller flashes, lit up the night sky with an intense light that nearly turned it white. The final, most intense flash appeared to split the sky open and created a visual effect resembling a large spark in the distance. The dramatic scene was so vivid that the filmer, startled by the intensity, mistakenly thought there was a fire and quickly alerted her husband.

China: Massive Lightnings Illuminate Sky In Shanwei, Guangdong

On July 25, 2024, a dramatic weather event unfolded in Shanwei, a city in Guangdong province in southern China. Amid the ominously dark skies, a colossal bolt of lightning struck, lighting up the area as brightly as day. The intense flash illuminated the entire sky, capturing the awe of those who witnessed it. Chinese netizens reacted with a mix of awe and humor, one commenting, "Such a bright light, perhaps a deity is undergoing tribulation." While the thunder was significant, some noted that the rain was not particularly heavy.

China: Man Summons Lightning With Gestures Toward Stormy Sky In Harbin

Netizens on Chinese social media were amazed by a video of a man gesturing to summon lightning in Harbin on June 12. This video shows the man gestures something in the stormy sky and a lightning bolt appears immediately.

China: Amazing Pink Lightning In Jiangxi Province Caught On Camera

A unique pink lightning was captured on camera in Xinzhou District, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province on March 26, 2024. The video shows the surreal moment the lightning struck against a golden sunset backdrop. The video owner said that he intended to film the sunset only but miraculously captured the pink lightning.

Lightning near Tokyo Tower

Lightning near Tokyo Tower

Photo shows a bolt of lightning near Tokyo Tower in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Aug. 1, 2023.

NASA’s Juno Mission Captures Lightning On Jupiter

NASA’s Juno Mission Captures Lightning On Jupiter

Handout - An incredible picture shows lightning on Jupiter. In a vortex near the planet’s north pole, NASA’s Juno space probe mission observed the glow from a bolt of lightning. NASA explain: "On Earth, lightning bolts originate from water clouds, and happen most frequently near the equator, while on Jupiter lightning likely also occurs in clouds containing an ammonia-water solution, and can be seen most often near the poles. In the coming months, Juno’s orbits will repeatedly take it close to Jupiter as the spacecraft passes over the giant planet’s night side, which will provide even more opportunities for Juno’s suite of science instruments to catch lightning in the act." Juno captured the view as it completed its 31st close flyby of Jupiter on Dec. 30, 2020. In this newly released picture, Kevin M. Gill, a software engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, has processed raw data from the JunoCam instrument aboard the spacecraft. At the time the raw image was taken, Juno was about 19,900 miles (32,000 k

NASA’s Juno Mission Captures Lightning On Jupiter

NASA’s Juno Mission Captures Lightning On Jupiter

Handout - An incredible picture shows lightning on Jupiter. In a vortex near the planet’s north pole, NASA’s Juno space probe mission observed the glow from a bolt of lightning. NASA explain: "On Earth, lightning bolts originate from water clouds, and happen most frequently near the equator, while on Jupiter lightning likely also occurs in clouds containing an ammonia-water solution, and can be seen most often near the poles. In the coming months, Juno’s orbits will repeatedly take it close to Jupiter as the spacecraft passes over the giant planet’s night side, which will provide even more opportunities for Juno’s suite of science instruments to catch lightning in the act." Juno captured the view as it completed its 31st close flyby of Jupiter on Dec. 30, 2020. In this newly released picture, Kevin M. Gill, a software engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, has processed raw data from the JunoCam instrument aboard the spacecraft. At the time the raw image was taken, Juno was about 19,900 miles (32,000 k

KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-THUNDERSTORM-FLOOD

KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-THUNDERSTORM-FLOOD

(221112) -- KUWAIT CITY, Nov. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 11, 2022 shows lightning bolt over the skyline of Kuwait City, Kuwait. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

Bolt in Tokyo vicinity

Bolt in Tokyo vicinity

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter over Tokyo's Kita Ward shows a bolt of lightning over Saitama Prefecture on July 8, 2013.

Thunderstorm causes train suspensions

Thunderstorm causes train suspensions

TOKYO, Japan - A lightning bolt strikes Tokyo on Aug. 12, while a thunderstorm caused train service suspensions and blackouts at Narita airport east of Tokyo and elsewhere.

KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-THUNDERSTORM-FLOOD

KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-THUNDERSTORM-FLOOD

(221112) -- KUWAIT CITY, Nov. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 11, 2022 shows lightning bolt over the skyline of Kuwait City, Kuwait. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

Lightning in Tokyo

Lightning in Tokyo

A lightning bolt is captured over Tokyo's Odaiba waterfront area on July 11, 2021, with the Olympic rings seen in the foreground.

Lightning in Tokyo

Lightning in Tokyo

A lightning bolt is captured over Tokyo's Odaiba waterfront area on July 11, 2021, with an Olympic rings monument seen on the left.

Lightning Bolt - film (1966)

Lightning Bolt - film (1966)

Scene With Anthony Eisley Characters: WITH Lt. Harry Sennet Film: Lightning Bolt; Operazione Goldman (1968) Director: Antonio Margheriti 01 June 1966 Date: 01-Jun-66

Bolt claims record 4th consecutive win in 200m at worlds

Bolt claims record 4th consecutive win in 200m at worlds

Jamaica's Usain Bolt strikes his signature lightning pose after winning the men's 200-meter final at the world athletics championships in Beijing on Aug. 27, 2015. Bolt clocked a 2015 world-leading time of 19.55 seconds to claim a record fourth consecutive world title in the event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Bolt claims record 4th consecutive win in 200m at worlds

Bolt claims record 4th consecutive win in 200m at worlds

Jamaica's Usain Bolt strikes his signature lightning pose after winning the men's 200-meter final at the world athletics championships in Beijing on Aug. 27, 2015. Bolt clocked a 2015 world-leading time of 19.55 seconds to claim a record fourth consecutive world title in the event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Bolt edges Gatlin to retain world 100-meter title

Bolt edges Gatlin to retain world 100-meter title

Usain Bolt celebrates his 100-meter victory with his trademark lightning pose at the world athletics championships in Beijing on Aug. 23, 2015. Bolt recorded his season best of 9.79 seconds in the final, 0.01 ahead of his rival Justin Gatlin. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Bolt edges Gatlin to retain world 100-meter title

Bolt edges Gatlin to retain world 100-meter title

Usain Bolt celebrates his 100-meter victory with his trademark lightning pose at the world athletics championships in Beijing on Aug. 23, 2015. Bolt recorded his season best of 9.79 seconds in the final, 0.01 ahead of his rival Justin Gatlin. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Thunderstorm causes train suspensions

Thunderstorm causes train suspensions

TOKYO, Japan - A lightning bolt strikes Tokyo on Aug. 12, while a thunderstorm caused train service suspensions and blackouts at Narita airport east of Tokyo and elsewhere. (Kyodo)

Olympics: Bolt, Japanese relay team in celebration

Olympics: Bolt, Japanese relay team in celebration

Usain Bolt (front) of Jamaica strikes his signature "Lightning Bolt" pose beside Japan's 4x100-meter relay members -- (from R) Asuka Cambridge, Yoshihide Kiryu, Shota Iizuka and Ryota Yamagata -- after the men's 4x100-meter relay final at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 19, 2016. Jamaica won gold while Japan took silver. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Olympics: Bolt completes 3rd sprint double

Olympics: Bolt completes 3rd sprint double

Usain Bolt of Jamaica strikes his signature "Lightning Bolt" pose after winning the gold medal in the men's 200 meters at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 18, 2016. Bolt completed his third consecutive Olympic 100-200 sprint double. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Olympics: Bolt completes 3rd sprint double with 200 win

Olympics: Bolt completes 3rd sprint double with 200 win

Usain Bolt of Jamaica strikes his signature "Lightning Bolt" pose after winning the men's 200-meter gold medal at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 18, 2016. Bolt completed his third straight Olympic 100-200 double. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Olympics: Bolt strikes "Lightening Bolt" pose

Olympics: Bolt strikes "Lightening Bolt" pose

Jamaica's Usain Bolt celebrates his gold medal for the men's 100 meters with his signature "Lightning Bolt" pose at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 15, 2016. Bolt won the event a day earlier. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Olympics: Bolt completes unprecedented 100m three-peat

Olympics: Bolt completes unprecedented 100m three-peat

Usain Bolt of Jamaica strikes his trademark "Lightning Bolt" pose after winning the men's 100-meter gold medal at the Rio Olympics on Aug. 14, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Olympics: Bolt completes unprecedented 100m three-peat

Olympics: Bolt completes unprecedented 100m three-peat

Usain Bolt of Jamaica strikes his trademark "Lightning Bolt" pose after winning the men's 100-meter gold medal at the Rio Olympics on Aug. 14, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo