What does thunder and vincinity mean ??

Question

where having severe lighting and thunder and the lightning seems so very close it is actualy scaring me and making me wonder if me and my family is safe . What does it mean when it says thunder and vicinity but yet there is no rain

Answer 1

In the vicinity means lightning has been observed over 5 miles away but less than 10 from the observation point (usually an airport).

Answer 2

Vicinity means in your area  

Answer 3

"Thunder" is that really loud stuff that you are afraid of.

"In the vicinity" means that it is nearby.