Rain and thunderstorms return this week as a front moves through, bringing the best lightning chances we’ve seen in a while for parts of the South. In this update, I break down: • Where rain and thunder are most likely this week • Which locations have the best chance for lightning • Why severe weather looks limited • A closer look at the Christmas warm-up • Who could be near 70° • And how long the warmth may last before January cold tries to return It’s another classic December pattern swing - f

Fire crews are revealing new details about what happened during the devastating September Lightning Complex Fire and how stretched resources were when the lightning storm swept across the state. Over a two-day period, 26,000 lightning strikes sparked 157 fires across California. Of the 157 fires, 21 of them made up the fast-moving September Lightning Complex fire, which tore through the town of Chinese Camp. | CBS13 CBS Sacramento

A jaw‑dropping moment was captured when an unreal lightning storm lit up Daytona Beach, Florida. The footage shows bolts striking in rapid bursts, transforming the night sky into a dazzling display of nature’s raw power. Witnesses can be heard reacting in awe, some filming the storm while others simply stare in disbelief. The clip quickly spread online, praised as one of the most spectacular weather events caught on camera. *This is generated by AI for entertainment purposes.* #LightningStorm #D

POW! INSANE CLOSE LIGHTNING STRIKE ‼⚡️When the thunder sounds like an immediate cannon blast, you know its close! This happened near #Halls #Tennessee during a high risk on #April 2nd, 2025! #lightning #StormSeason #Tornadowarned #weather #rain #spring #Boom | Storm Chaser Adam Lucio