Lightning — Barnstable, Massachusetts

2023-07-18 · near Buzzards Bay, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Event narrative

In Hatfield, a power pole was struck by lightning on King Street at Prospect Street, causing a pole fire, with wires down.

Wider weather episode

Typical summer afternoon convection formed. There were many heavy showers and thunderstorms with gusts to 30-45 mph (non-severe). Lightning from one storm caused a power pole fire in Hatfield, MA.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1108969. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.