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Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

 

Lightning Strike near Braselton, GA - July 2003

[ lightning destroys tree ]

[ lightning destroys tree ]
Robin Carter snapped these images near her home in Braselton, GA on July 14. She said exploding bark flew 100 feet in every direction, damaging the vinyl siding on her home. Thanks to Ken Cook FOX5-TV in Atlanta for passing these along.

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