Lightning — Plaquemines, Louisiana
2020-08-20 · near Sone Chasse, Plaquemines, Louisiana
$20K
Property damage
Event narrative
Emergency manager reported a house fire caused by lightning strike in Belle Chasse.
Wider weather episode
A continental surface low tracking across the local area combined with increasing moisture provided an environment conducive for severe weather.
View location on OpenStreetMap → (29.8500, -90.0000)
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 916063. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.