Lightning — Lavaca, Texas

2021-08-18 · near Mont, Lavaca, Texas

Event narrative

Lightning struck an oil tank battery southwest of Hallettsville. The lightning strike caused an explosion and fire. Of the eight tanks on site, three were destroyed and five severely damaged.

Wider weather episode

An upper level trough moved over a warm, moist airmass and generated thunderstorms. Some of these storms produced locally heavy rain that led to flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 979854. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.