Lightning in Richmond County, New York

Lightning August 27, 2021 · Richmond County, New York

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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 struck a tree branch that fell and took off a passenger car mirror. No injuries.

A cold front triggered a severe thunderstorm in Staten Island, New York.

Began near New Dorp (40.5900, -74.1500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 978253. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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