Lightning in Morgan County, Alabama

Lightning May 13, 2009 · Morgan County, Alabama

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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

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.

The wider storm

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

Began near Hartselle (34.4711, -86.9452).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 171745. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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