Lightning Illuminates Seattle Sky as Thunderstorms Move Through

Lightning flashed above Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, May 3, as thunderstorms hit the area.

The storms main threats were high winds and potential hail, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. Thunderstorms were forecasted for Thursday as well, the NWS said.

This footage by Kathryn Smith shows lightning near West Seattle. Credit: Kathryn Smith via Storyful

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