Lightning in Washington County, Rhode Island

Lightning June 17, 2023 · Washington County, Rhode Island

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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

In Hopkinton, a house on Highview Avenue was struck by lightning, reportedly causing a small fire, which was quickly extinguished.

The wider storm

An anomalous closed low over southern New England caused numerous showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening. One storm caused lightning damage in Rhode Island.

Began near Hope Vly (41.5074, -71.7244).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1098202. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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