Saturday 18 February 2012

Real Time Storm Observation: Fairlands, Johannesburg 16 February 2012 17h30 SAST




Images: Gordon Mackinnon  (Click on images for larger view.)

We had a huge & terrifying storm yesterday afternoon (16/2/2012) at around 5:30pm.

My neighbor measured 100mm & there was small hail too.

At the height of the storm a bolt of lightning hit my neighbor’s house.

See attached pictures of where the bolt hit the wall (concrete is gone) & what was left of her phone & a link to the You Tube video (I happened to be recording it with my BB) is below

Observer: Gordon Mackinnon


Video: Gordon Mackinnon

SAWDOS: Whow!! That was to close for comfort and I do not blame you for dropping the BB. I would have probably hit the deck. Gordon thanks very much for excellent photos and the video clip. This is really great educational material and I trust that people will take note of the power of lightning. Something that we all must respect. Glad nobody was injured. Your neighbor's phone can be replaced but a life not. Hope the BB did not suffer any damage.

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