Lightning in Meigs County, Tennessee

Lightning March 15, 2025 · Meigs County, Tennessee

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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

A lightning strike struck and minorly damaged the Meigs County Courthouse in Decatur, TN. Per local media, very little damage was done to the top of the courthouse.

The wider storm

A strong upper trough and low pressure system helped generate a powerful low level jet of winds that led to both high wind reports and wind damage. However, potential energy in the atmosphere was lacking, with severe storms only generating a handful of damage reports and funnel clouds.

Began near Decatur (35.5151, -84.7901).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1246171. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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