Lightning — Cape May, New Jersey

2023-04-01 · near Rio Grande, Cape May, New Jersey

Event narrative

Structure fire caused by lightning. Time estimated via radar.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front approached the region, with a line of strong showers and thunderstorms developing out ahead of the front. Storms produced damaging winds, multiple tornadoes, and small to medium-sized hail in New Jersey.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1091113. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.