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Mar Vista Residents Rattled After Watching Lightning Spark House Fire

Mar Vista residents were rattled early Friday morning after witnessing lightning spark a house fire during a storm.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/08

Plane Struck By Lightning Makes Emergency Landing At LAX

A plane has made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport after being struck by lightning.

2012/12/29

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NWS: High Weekend Surf Expected North Of LA

The National Weather Service says high surf is expected along some coastlines north of Los Angeles this weekend.

2012/12/29

Drivers reported some flooding on the 710 Freeway on Thursday morning. (credit: Christina Stretz)

Storm Brings Lightning Strikes, Wet Freeways To SoCal

The season’s first storm brought lightning strikes and some flooding on at least one Southland freeway on Thursday.

2012/10/11

Flash Flood Watch Issued For Riverside County

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in Riverside County Tuesday, prompting a flash flood watch for the mountains.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/09/13

Lightning Sparks Wildfires Throughout Kern County

Wildfires sparked by lightning strikes are burning near homes in mountainous areas of Kern County, causing some residents to flee.

2011/09/11

Thunderstorms May Put Damper On Labor Day Plans

Lightning and thunderstorms are moving through the Southland Monday, which may put a damper on Labor Day holiday plans. An outdoor picnic may not be in the cards because of the unpredictable weather.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/09/05

Scientists Catch X-Rays From Lightning

Researchers for the first time have captured X-ray images of lightning, a feat that they hope will help them better predict how lightning moves.

2010/12/14

Lightning Grazes Woman’s Hand In Covina

A Covina woman watching an electrical storm Friday was grazed by a lightning strike on the hand.

2010/10/02

Rain, thunder and lightning have hit Southern California.

More Erratic Weather Possible For Hot, Humid SoCal

More showers and thunderstorms, along with lightning and brief heavy downpours, are possible in warm and humid Southern California before cooler and more stable air moves in by Sunday, forecasters said.

2010/10/02

Construction Worker Survives Lightning Strike In Fontana

Fire Department dispatch Supervisor Donna Mueller says the man apparently was touching a construction crane when the lightning struck and was jolted, but he’s conscious and breathing.

2010/10/01