Lightning — Long, Georgia

2021-06-04 · near Donald, Long, Georgia

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 965505. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.