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Lightning in Franklin County, Washington
Lightning June 30, 2008 · Franklin County, Washington
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Damage as recorded
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Lightning struck radio tower and knocked station off air.
The wider storm
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.
Began near Pasco (46.2300, -119.0800).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 105793. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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