Lightning in Somerset County, Maryland

Lightning July 21, 2022 · Somerset County, Maryland

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Crop damage

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Lightning struck a field, causing a wildfire.

The wider storm

A weak upper level trough moved into Maryland during the afternoon on July 21. This resulted in the development of scattered severe thunderstorms which produced gusty winds.

Began near Princess Anne (38.1800, -75.7200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1046005. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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