Lightning — Pender, North Carolina

2023-07-14 · near Rocky Pt, Pender, North Carolina

Event narrative

Tree and brush caught fire from a lightning strike along the westbound side of I-40 near exit 408. The fire was immediately contained by emergency responders.

Wider weather episode

Lightning strike.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1121228. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.