Lightning in Mecklenburg County, Virginia

Lightning July 17, 2024 · Mecklenburg County, Virginia

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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

Tree was struck by lightning and caught fire.

Scattered severe thunderstorms well in advance of a cold front produced damaging winds across portions of central and south central Virginia.

Began near Opie (36.7600, -78.1700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1204181. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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