Lightning — Washington, Rhode Island

2023-06-17 · near Hope Vly, Washington, Rhode Island

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1098202. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.