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dry lightning

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noun

  1. lightning produced by a thunderstorm that is unaccompanied by rain

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If virga occurs along with dry lightning, there is a risk of fires being sparked, she said.

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Those areas could see some isolated dry lightning during the storm.

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Smith reiterated, however, that the chance of dry lightning was low.

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With the upcoming shower/thunderstorm chances, the most hazardous impacts Wed into early Thur will be dry lightning & localized strong winds.

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While the fire that ignited in August is now considered 98% contained, forecasters said the dry lightning strikes “will be a main concern.”

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