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Fla Dem

(27,778 posts)
Mon Jun 19, 2023, 08:40 PM Jun 2023

Right now going through one of the most scariest thunder and lightning storms ever.

Constant huge bolts of lightning, thunder crashing right overhead, one right after the other. Going on for about 1/2 hour. Radar says a bit more to go. But in all my years I have never heard thunder or seen lightning like this.

Damn scary. cat went and hid in the closet.

Lost electric and internet. On my iPhone.

oh good, electrics back!

Thanks for letting me share.

South of Jax on the coast.



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Right now going through one of the most scariest thunder and lightning storms ever. (Original Post) Fla Dem Jun 2023 OP
You folks in Fla get some real humdingers. Diamond_Dog Jun 2023 #1
Summer storms in Florida are no fun. jimfields33 Jun 2023 #2
Yes, I've been here over 20 years and this was by far the fiercest T & L storm I've experienced. Fla Dem Jun 2023 #3
Thank goodness. We still have thunder right now. jimfields33 Jun 2023 #4
Yes please stay safe. debm55 Jun 2023 #5
Thanks, yes my 1st priority. I don't fool around with a lightning storm. Fla Dem Jun 2023 #6
I was watching a thunderstorm mnhtnbb Jun 2023 #7
 

jimfields33

(19,382 posts)
2. Summer storms in Florida are no fun.
Mon Jun 19, 2023, 08:50 PM
Jun 2023

Been this way forever. Everyday pretty much a storm.

Fla Dem

(27,778 posts)
3. Yes, I've been here over 20 years and this was by far the fiercest T & L storm I've experienced.
Mon Jun 19, 2023, 08:56 PM
Jun 2023

Pretty much over. It's moved off the coast.

 

jimfields33

(19,382 posts)
4. Thank goodness. We still have thunder right now.
Mon Jun 19, 2023, 09:16 PM
Jun 2023

I’d imagine it will be over soon as well.

mnhtnbb

(33,505 posts)
7. I was watching a thunderstorm
Tue Jun 20, 2023, 08:08 AM
Jun 2023

out my window one night several weeks ago as it was moving closer and getting more spectacular with lightning and louder thunder. Then I saw a bolt hit a cell tower right behind the tree line next to the retention pond behind my house. Closest I've ever been to a lightning strike. Damn scary!

I can't imagine experiencing that over and over for half an hour. Yikes!

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