No, there's no such thing as heat lightning

ST. LOUIS (KTVI) - We've likely all heard of the term "heat lightning" on a summer evening when those strong bolts of electricity can be seen, but there's never any thunder to follow. What many don't know is that there's actually no such thing.Usually, the idea sparks from the thought that heat can trigger lightning, as it's most commonly seen in the hot summer months.A lightning bolt strikes One World Trade Center during a thunderstorm in New York City on June 22, 2024, as seen from Jersey City