Lightning — Stanislaus, California

2018-05-25 · near Oakdale, Stanislaus, California

Event narrative

A lightning strike in Oakdale ignited a fire in several Italian cypress trees. The flames spread to nearby vegetation and then to a mobile home, which sustained moderate damage. A second mobile home sustained minor heat damage.

Wider weather episode

A lightning strike early morning in Oakdale damaged trees and a mobile home.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 761288. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.