turtlegent
Contributing Member
Today driving through the high plains of Eastern Oregon on I 84, I hit a thunderstorm that was very intense. Torrential rain and I had to slow down to about 40. Lightning missed my car by about 100 feet. The lightning hit the barbed wire fence by the freeway. The bolt seemed to turn red as it hit the fencepost, then there was a giant fireball and an explosion of sparks. Wow that was the closest I have ever been to a hit.
I just kept rolling, and could see more hits behind me.
I have had lightning hit our large pine tree in back of the house, but that was just loud and a treekiller. I did beat the storm home, but the weather news is saying it will be here by tonight.
I just kept rolling, and could see more hits behind me.
I have had lightning hit our large pine tree in back of the house, but that was just loud and a treekiller. I did beat the storm home, but the weather news is saying it will be here by tonight.