Lightning — Morgan, Alabama

2009-05-13 · near Hartselle, Morgan, Alabama

Event narrative

Lightning struck a four story, 20,000 square foot house on Breeding Drive north of Hartselle. A mother and child were in the home at the time and escaped without injury, as the fire erupted and quickly spread throughout the house. Tragically, this house was burned to the ground. In addition, the blaze destroyed two antique cars.

Wider weather episode

Scattered showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours and frequent lightning occurred during the morning hours on the 13th along a frontal boundary.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 171745. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.