A shortwave trough located west of Arizona caused scattered showers and thunderstorms for much of the day. Late in the evening, one storm's lightning caused damage to a residence.
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A shortwave trough located west of Arizona caused scattered showers and thunderstorms for much of the day. Late in the evening, one storm's lightning caused damage to a residence.
The Tucson radar (KEMX), 73 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 02:46 UTC.
1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.
Lightning struck a house in the 12000 block of North Lost Shadow Court, damaging the roof. The fire which was ignited caused minor smoke damage, mainly in the attic. No one was home at the time.
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