A large chunk of Alberta, particularly in the south and central regions, were throttled by severe thunderstorm...
Lightning is unusual in a city that, according to the National Weather Service, sees fewer than two thunderstorms a year. It was the first time the power company had seen a lightning-related power outage in 15 years.
Several trains have been delayed and canceled due to the storm.
Thunder Storms (?)
More than 300 wild reindeer have been killed by lightning in central Norway.
Residents were amazed to see lightning actually arching down to the ground.
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