Lightning — Essex, Massachusetts

2022-06-29 · near Danversport, Essex, Massachusetts

Event narrative

In Danvers, lightning struck a house, causing an attic fire.

Wider weather episode

A weak cold front moved through southern New England and triggered scattered showers and thunderstorms. A lightning strike caused minor damage in northeast Massachusetts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1026696. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.