Lightning — Kent, Maryland

2025-07-08 · near Kennedyville, Kent, Maryland

Event narrative

Report of damage to a home following a lightning strike in Kennedyville along Augustine Herman Highway. Time estimated.

Wider weather episode

A cold front slowly moved into Maryland, with showers and thunderstorms developing in a very unstable and tropical airmass. Strong to severe thunderstorms developed, producing damaging wind gusts and large hail across portions of the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1284906. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.