Lightning — Oconto, Wisconsin

2020-07-19 · near Townsend, Oconto, Wisconsin

Event narrative

A lightning strike caused a home to become engulfed in flames on Dencur Lane in Townsend.

Wider weather episode

A cold front brought a line of strong to severe thunderstorms through the area during the early morning hours. A lightning strike caused a home to become engulfed in flames in Townsend.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 912781. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.