Why is Florida the ‘lightning capital' of the United States?

Why is Florida the ‘lightning capital' of the United States?

Florida has long been considered the lightning capital of the United States. Surprisingly, though, Florida actually ranks fourth in lightning strikes behind Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. But due to a much more densely-packed population, the ability to enjoy the outdoors year-round, and the fact that we are surrounded by water, more people are killed by lightning in Florida than in any other state. How does lightning form? Florida is the perfect …