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Bald Headed Squirrel Hunter
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This lightning bolt stretched from Houston to southeast Mississippi!

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Seattle Times, "Log in to continue reading this article."






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I did not need to log in. I'll try to find another link.



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https://www.winknews.com/2022/...miles-over-3-states/

Try this one.



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Electric!

Don’t mention of the energy dump though; that would be interesting to understand.

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Would you be able to see this from the ground?
 
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and God said "Let there be light!"
 
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Whoa! SHOCKING!!! Eek Eek



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I think one end hit near my house.




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Storm was in 2020, not sure why they're only now making it news.




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Originally posted by P250UA5:
Storm was in 2020, not sure why they're only now making it news.

And of note, I don't like the "world record" reporting. It's "On record", and from how long have they been recording these from space? I'm denied access if there is an answer.

Still, that's a pretty good flash.
 
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So much for the 10 mile rule.



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Can you imagine 17.1 seconds!!!! I would sh#t!
 
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