We live about a half mile from the house struck in the original post.
Saturday evening's storm was the biggest electrical storm I've ever personally witnessed, not in terms of wind and rain, but of intensity, proximity, and duration. Usually storms just pass over.
Monday evening's storm dumped much more rain, but Saturday's lightning seemed to stall right on top of us.
It made an impression.
Still not ready for an LPS, but we are having whole house surge suppression installed next week; an Eaton Ultra on the panel, and the appropriate devices outside for the AC compressor, and pool panel.
It's not very expensive and seems like a reasonable precaution to take against reasonable risks.
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