Lightning — Kodiak Island(c) E. Ak Penin, Alaska

1997-01-08 · near Kodiak, Kodiak Island(c) E. Ak Penin, Alaska

Wider weather episode

An unusual cold air outbreak and incoming front produced thunderstorms at Kodiak, which knocked out power and caused electrical surges which damaged some equipment for short periods of time.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5585137. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.