Lightning — Washington, Wisconsin

2013-08-22 · near Slinger, Washington, Wisconsin

Event narrative

A dump truck hauling granite was struck by lightning in the southbound lane of highway 41 north of Sherman Road in the Town of Polk. Some of the granite was propelled from the truck. In addition, a 18 inch deep and 3 foot long hole was found in the roadway from the lightning strike. Two vehicles behind the truck suffered wheel and tire damage due to the asphalt debris lying on the highway. No one was injured.

Wider weather episode

A large thunderstorm complex with embedded severe thunderstorms moved east across southern Wisconsin during the morning hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 474175. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.