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Thunderstorms that developed over Oregon’s Cascade Range Wednesday afternoon and evening produced nearly 2,000 lightning strikes, leaving fire officials watching closely for possible new wildfire starts.
The storms formed over the mountains on Wednesday, July 15, with frequent lightning reported across portions of the Cascades. Some of the most dramatic activity was captured near Detroit Lake, where bolts lit up the sky above the heavily forested landscape.
Nearly 2,000 lightning strikes were recorded across Oregon during the event.
Although the storms were not considered severe, they brought a potentially dangerous combination of frequent lightning and limited rainfall. With little moisture reaching the ground in some areas, lightning
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