Lightning — Saipan, Guam

2003-08-26 · near Countywide, Saipan, Guam

Wider weather episode

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_id 5338229. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.