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WATCH: Lightning leaves its mark

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Raw: Lightning strike – Jul 19, 2016

A Kelowna family has a new appreciation for the power of nature after lightning nearly struck their home.

The lightning struck a cottonwood tree on the family’s property in the Lower Mission Monday while there was a thunderstorm watch in effect.

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The strike came down the tree and singed a clothes line.

Fortunately, there was no damage to the home.

There’s a risk of a thunderstorm in today’s forecast.

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