Video Captures Moment Lightning Strike Knocks Out Power to Buildings Near Queanbeyan

A lightning strike temporarily knocked out the power supply to a suburban neighborhood near Queanbeyan in New South Wales, Australia, on February 4.

Local resident Tessa Hunt captured the moment the strike hit and the lights went out on video. She told Storyful the city of Queanbeyan experienced a blackout due to an extreme storm in the area.

The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Canberra and the surrounding areas on February 4. Credit: Tessa Hunt via Storyful