Lightning · Guam

Lightning August 26, 2003 · Saipan, Guam

The wider storm

Island heating combined with favorable upper-level winds generated thunderstorms across the island of Saipan.A thunderstorm brought heavy rain to Saipan on the 26th. The heavy rainfall flooded different areas of the island of Saipan during the late afternoon. Portions of As Teo and Chinatown were especially hit. At Capital Hill, Saipan 2.36 inches of rain was recorded during the afternoon. Shell Maraianas temporarily shut down gasoline sales on Saipan because of the lightning.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5338229. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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