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

Lightning January 8, 1997 · Kodiak Island(c) E. Ak Penin, Alaska

The wider storm

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 5585137. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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