Currently, there have been no cloud to ground strikes in Big Sur that I have been able to locate, although I have heard thunder. Santa Cruz, on the other hand, has had numerous CG strikes. This is what I see now, at 10:30 am. They have put their lightning plan into action and dispatched an engine to each strike to make sure there is no fire.
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Scary. We had lightning and thunder last night around 12 am in Cambria. Just a few rain drops here so far. Would love some rain
Cool, looks like a funnel cloud in reverse, or???
Stunning photo Kate, despite the foreboding…..