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| event_type | Lightning |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,672,703 |
| episode_id | 2,150,207 |
| begin_utc | 1998-08-11T00:00:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 1998-08-11T00:00:00+00:00 |
| state | OKLAHOMA |
| cz_type | C |
| cz_name | SEMINOLE |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| damage_property | 4K |
| wfo_source | NEWSPAPER |
| episode_narrative | Scattered severe thunderstorms developed over portions of central and western Oklahoma during the afternoon and evening of the 10th. One small tornado and many occurrences of lightning damage were reported. The tornado, rated an F0, was witnessed by several persons east of Lake Creek Road near Granite in Greer County. The tornado was on the ground for less than one minute as it knocked down a few trees and blew several long feeders a short distance on a farm. Severe thunderstorm winds downed large tree limbs onto some wires in Apache in Caddo County knocking out power to 150 residents for 4 hours, while in Mountain View in Kiowa County, lightning struck a utility pole knocking out power to 300 residents for 3 hours. Also in Kiowa County, near Hobart, a wind gust of 77 mph was observed. Two power poles were also downed on US 183 just south of Oklahoma 9 near the Gotebo fire site. Lightning struck 2 oil tanks 3 miles east of Sterling in Comanche County setting them ablaze. Numerous power outages were also reported leaving many residents without power for several hours. Lightning also struck in Seminole in Seminole County. A television antenna was struck by lightning causing a television and numerous breakers to explode. The coax cable going into the house and the exterior siding were also damaged. Lastly, lightning caused damage in Duncan in Stephens County. Lightning struck a power line on the north side of Duncan knocking power out to 500 residents for 2 hours. Lightning also struck a transformer on the east side of Duncan knocking power out to 78 residents for 1 hour and 20 minutes. |
| year | 1,998 |
Provenance
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