Streak lightning is a flash that appears as one single jagged line. Ribbon lightning occurs when the wind separates a stroke of lightning creating parallel strokes. Bead or chain lightning occurs when a flash breaks up into a dotted line as it fades. Heat Lightning seems to have no thunder because it is too far away to hear. Sheet lightning occurs when the sky is lit with flashes but it is too far away to see or the display is hidden by clouds.
Ball lightning is a rare phenomenon.
It appears as a glowing ball that floats as it fades. It can appear red, yellow, or orange. If the only shelter you can find is a car, stay inside the car and roll up the windows. Do not get out of the car or touch any metal parts. Do not stand near an isolated object like a flag pole or tree.