2026 Mid-Atlantic Severe Storm General Discussion

[AmericanWxFreak]

Collapse with entrapment in Marriotsville down the road from me

[wxmeddler]

7 minutes ago, AdamHLG said:

Two years ago we were hit by a direct strike and it caused $70k of damage to our house. It is incredible how the perspective changes once that has happened.

Holy cow, did you ever figure out the polarity and amperage?

[AdamHLG]

Holy cow, did you ever figure out the polarity and amperage?

No, but here is the remnants of the tree stump after the strike once it was cleaned up. The charge followed the landscape lighting wires into the house, blew up the transformer, electrified my server rack and network, blew out 3 computers, all my cat6 gear, and then some. It also scared the living **** out of us as we were home. Now I have PTSD and when severe storms strike I’m wishing it not to hit us. I’ll never forget it. Insurance paid for it all.


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[AmericanWxFreak]

Additional photos from this evening - one of the best storms in the last two seasons of living here.

[The Dude]

1 hour ago, MN Transplant said:

Ah connective season.  That means a trace of rain and thunder somewhere in the distance.

Speak for yourself.  I got .02"!

[Kmlwx]

8 hours ago, Maestrobjwa said:

Snow is tricky enough, but severe is it's own brand of tricky...might wanna leave it to @Kmlwx and company, lol

You're too kind - I'm just the moron who starts the thread ever year. I'll give all the accolades to the pros!