Lightning in Long County, Georgia

Lightning June 4, 2021 · Long County, Georgia

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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

The Long County 911 Call Center reported a house fire caused by a lightning strike along Rye Patch Road, which led to minor siding and roof damage.

The wider storm

A passing mid-level shortwave along with the interaction of a sea breeze circulation and outflow boundaries from ongoing convection led to a few stronger thunderstorms across southeast Georgia.

Began near Donald (31.8100, -81.7800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 965505. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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