(SCROLL DOWN for lightning photos, some added Saturday)
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11:52 PM: Thanks to Christi for the Friday night sunset shot, as clouds just started to wander this way. Right now, some areas of Western Washington are seeing lightning and thunder, and the National Weather Service has a short-term alert in place, suggesting it might head in this direction. WSB commenter “MetPatrick” noted in e-mail hours ago that this might happen (especially 2-5 am) – potentially again Saturday night, maybe even Sunday night. So don’t be surprised if you hear rumbles and/or see flashes.
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12:38 AM: And there it is – rain, lightning, and some thunder.
2:48 AM: Added the lightning photo, which is by Chris Clark (thanks!). All’s quiet now, but that was quite a show!
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ADDED MIDMORNING SATURDAY: Another photo! The one immediately above is by Mike Russell.
ADDED SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Two more photos just in! This one is courtesy of Max – looking east past the bridge:
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And from John Brunt –
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Thanks again! Still a chance it’ll be stormy again tonight, but right now, the sun’s back, and a welcome sight for the afternoon.
ADDED SATURDAY EVENING: SP from Arbor Heights had a great view, pointed toward Vashon/Maury:
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Right now the southeast and east are seeing/hearing lightning again – late tonight we might too.
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