Lightning in Newport County, Rhode Island

Lightning June 27, 2023 · Newport County, Rhode Island

$5K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

In Portsmouth, a house was hit by lightning on Slocum Road, causing a basement fire. Report relayed by amateur radio.

A short wave trough moved across southern New England overnight, triggering a few severe thunderstorms in a very warm and moist environment.

Began near South Portsmouth (41.5521, -71.2557).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1099949. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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