Lightning!
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Last night soaking in the hot tub ~10pm, no wind or rain, looking northeast over the hills behind Benicia, we saw easily 150 - 200 lightning strikes in 40 - 45 minutes. We couldn't hear them, but I've never seen anything like it. It was really something, especially considering this wasn't much of a storm, at least where we were.
Had to wonder if my friends in Sacramento experienced it, and found this:
AI Overview
A powerful spring storm brought 3,000+ lightning strikes and thunderstorms to the Sacramento region on April 9, 2026, around 9:30 p.m., with activity continuing into the weekend. The storm, featuring heavy rain and hail, impacted areas including Sacramento, Fair Oaks, Elk Grove, and Solano County, with severe weather threats continuing.
Which raises the question:
AI Overview
There are approximately 6,000 to 8,000 flashes of lightning every minute worldwide, which equates to more than 8 million lightning strikes per day. This activity is driven by roughly 2,000 thunderstorms occurring continuously at any given moment.
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Go Lightning!
Go Lightning!
bring back the cup!