Lightning in Marin County, California

Lightning December 25, 2019 · Marin County, California

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Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Lightning hit a 100 foot tall tree on Waterview drive in Mill Valley in the early morning. The strike split the tree in half with debris landing on nearby decks and roofs https://abc7news.com/weather/exclusive-lightning-strike-damages-tree-near-mill-valley-homes/5785998/.

The wider storm

A weather system moved through the region on Christmas Day bringing rain showers and thunderstorms to the area as well as snow over area peaks. Numerous nearly stationary thunderstorms were observed over the coastal waters, many producing dozens of lightning strikes. Additionally, several cells showed rotation prompting the issuance of multiple Special Marine Warnings. Some thunderstorms did make it onto land and produced small hail.

Began near Marin City (37.8896, -122.5448).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 864944. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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