Lightning in Cape May County, New Jersey

Lightning July 12, 2024 · Cape May County, New Jersey

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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

Cape May City Hall was struck by lightning Friday morning, causing damage to electronics inside the building and setting a pickup truck in the parking lot on fire. The lightning struck the VHF Antenna Tower. The facility was closed. Time given in report.

The wider storm

A few thunderstorms developed along a stalled boundary. One storm produced a lightning strike that caused some damage.

Began near Cape May (38.9300, -74.9200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1206362. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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