A newly unveiled astronaut photo shows a "gigantic jet" shooting upward from a thunderstorm above Louisiana in November 2024.

Gone with the wind Even though aircraft are built to withstand heavy rain and strong winds, and pilots are trained to navigate through these conditions, flying through a storm can be a safety hazard.

Debris caught in the tornado's vortex can also strike the aircraft, causing damage.Experts and aviation authorities strongly advise against flying anywhere near tornadoes due to these significant ...

Lightning reportedly struck a Delta plane over Lake Union late Monday, as a windy thunderstorm rumbled across Seattle.

Most of these images have been taken from space, but some others, including a breathtaking image from September 2018, have also been snapped by airplane passengers flying over thunderstorms.