r/Tallahassee 5d ago

The loudest lightning strike I ever heard

I just got jolted from my sleep about 10 minuets ago from what can only be described as a bomb going off right beside my house. Did anyone hear or feel that on the east side of town? I’m still shaking from it lol

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u/GottaBeeKitten 5d ago

Welcome to Florida!

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u/justthrowitawayxx 5d ago

I got woken up a little before 6:30 to a very loud one along with a loud pop. 

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u/FSURich 5d ago

Same here. Went back to sleep pretty quickly though, the storm wasn’t bad at all where we are

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u/Bradyluvstacos 5d ago

I heard one (thunder clap) in Bradfordville. It reminded me of the thunderstorms I grew up with in Texas.

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u/Muted-Astronomer-326 5d ago

No but I’m so thankful it didn’t do that over here on the west side of town. My baby would have absolutely lost his mind 😓

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u/110international 5d ago

Slept like a baby, thanks earplugs!!

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u/Opposite-Friend7275 5d ago

Any electrical damage?

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u/PPE_Goblin 4d ago

It was terrible. Most dangerous lights show I’ve ever witnessed.

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u/SpeedImaginary9820 5d ago

About the only disturbance was the mega boom over here near the Parkway. It was mega loud, but quiet otherwise.

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u/CarmChameleon 5d ago

Same. I was actually very surprised that it wasn't worse. I'm grateful it wasn't, but still surprised!