Lightning — Franklin, Washington

2008-06-30 · near Pasco, Franklin, Washington

Event narrative

Lightning struck radio tower and knocked station off air.

Wider weather episode

Subtropical moisture moving north from California helped to trigger numerous severe thunderstorms the evening of June 29 which continued into early morning of June 30.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (46.2300, -119.0800)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 105793. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.