Lightning in Montezuma County, Colorado

Lightning July 20, 2013 · Montezuma County, Colorado

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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

A lightning strike in Mesa Verde National Park caused a wildfire that was quickly contained. Other fires were also started by lightning in Montezuma County, including a wildfire on Sleeping Ute Mountain.

The wider storm

Widely scattered thunderstorms moved across Montezuma County during the afternoon of July 20th and sparked short-lived wildfires in Mesa Verde National Park and other locations.

Began near Mesa Verde Natl Park (37.2000, -108.4900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 511891. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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