Lightning in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Lightning August 26, 2024 · Barnstable County, Massachusetts

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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 Harwich, lightning caused a structure fire on Seaport Lane.

The wider storm

A cold pool aloft and surface front caused a round of strong to severe storms over all of southern New England. Hail from 1 to 2 inches fell in MA, RI, and CT while localized flash flooding was observed in southern RI and MA.

Began near Harwich (41.6900, -70.0700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1199236. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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