CG lightning can occur with both positive and negative polarity. The polarity is that of the charge in the region that originated the lightning leaders. An average bolt of negative lightning carries an electric current of 30,000 amperes (30 kA), and transfers 15 coulombs of electric charge and 500 megajoules of energy.
Statewide, 19 wildfires greater than 1,000 acres in area are currently raging, according to the NIFC. The active fires have ravaged more than 630,000 acres, destroying approximately 200 homes and threatening another 12,000, according to Washington state officials.
DNR bans campfires across the state. Hot, dry weather brings extreme fire danger this week With the arrival this week of the most dangerous fire weather of the year, Commis... DNR taking a new look at Washington. DNR is using the best available technology to get a better look at Washington's geologic hazards. As the official Washington G...