Lightning Dangers in Maryland, DC, and Virginia

Post date: May 15, 2018 6:57:36 PM

The Washington DC to Baltimore, Maryland corridor and surrounding regions was witness to large spans of lighting such as in their width last night, with the potential that similar lightning flashes could occur at different points today and tonight.

Advisory for citizens in the area: if you see a blaze, smoke, or hints of a fire beginning, that got started after lighting struck, a flash of lightning was seen in the same area as a flame that got started in sequence, or you hear something that sounds like property being destroyed or a fire is getting started, crackle sounds for sparking electric utility wire, contact authorities such as fire department immediately, even if in doubt.

Power outages, contact utility company as appropriate.

It is not advisable to toss out the possibility of a fire because you did not see lightning strike the exact spot smoke or a small fire might be in progress is seen.