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Old 07-23-2024, 06:36 AM
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Default Lightning Srikes per month in July
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Originally Posted by Bill14564 View Post
My guess: More active storm season this year combined with dense housing development. There is more lightning and it is going to hit somewhere. With houses blanketing a large portion of the area, the chances are high that it will hit a house.

Two years ago we had regular afternoon thunderstorms. Last year we had few. This year they seem to be more active.
July 2024 strikes so far: 32346

July 2023 strikes total: 28174

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