Crash, Boom Bang! A Rare Spring Thunderstorm

Thunder storms with lightning are a rare site in Tri-Cities, WA. Some hate them, but I love them!

Here are a few photos I was able to capture as it swept through on a beautiful night in May, leaving wind and heavy rain in its wake. These were taken from near Horn Rapids community, while facing to the southwest.

Lightning striking beyond hills on the horizon. Tri-Cities, WA

Lightning striking beyond hills on the horizon. Tri-Cities, WA

Thunder and lightning from dark clouds

Lightning striking beyond hills on the horizon. Tri-Cities, WA

Lightning striking beyond hills on the horizon. Tri-Cities, WA. Clouds dumping rain.