Lightning in Candler County, Georgia

Lightning July 20, 2024 · Candler County, Georgia

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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

Local broadcast media reported that lightning struck a car driving on Interstate 16 near exit 104, damaging the electrical system and disabling the vehicle. None of the passengers were injured.

The wider storm

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms developed in the early afternoon hours across southeast Georgia and moved toward the coast. A few of these thunderstorms became strong enough to produce gusty winds and cloud to ground lightning strikes.

Began near Metter Muni Arpt (32.3700, -82.0700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1202081. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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