Lightning strikes Chicago skyscrapers during tornado-warned storm

Severe storms moved over Chicagoland on Sunday evening July 15, 2024, with several tornado warnings triggering sirens in the city. Copyright Dan Robinson.

[@AndreWehrle]

Great shots, Dan! A lot of chasers (myself included) overlook opportunities like this because of our built-in aversion to chasing in urban areas and at night.

[@tinabop187]

Incredible video.

[@dr.dylan123]

This video was amazing thank you!

[@insanestorms5176]

Woah

[@aestheticlanacult]

The tornado was terrifying

[@blackpanther6389]

Power output at 400%

[@sussekind9717]

I live in Florida, so that's just a normal summer evening for me.
In fact, we had lightning strike an electrical transformer two streets over three nights ago. I happen to be in my carport, to have a smoke, and just happened to be looking in that direction. Talk about a fireworks show with a BOOM!
Nice footage of skyscraper lightning strikes, though.
You have to love it when nature puts on a display.

[@dr.dylan123]

Yeah I live in Florida and there's lightning every day but there's no 1,700 ft. skyscrapers in florida lol

[@plotenka]

Вау !!! 💯👍

[@TheToastPeople]

Zap zap zap!!