Lightning — Alachua, Florida

2025-08-15 · near Dayville, Alachua, Florida

Event narrative

Eastbound lanes of Archer Rd were closed at SW 34th treet due to a downed pole due to a lightning strike. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion of the event in Storm Data.

Wider weather episode

High moisture content and slow storm motion caused localized, flooding rainfall across Marion County where sea breeze storm mergers occurred in the evening.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1285116. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.