A lightning strike south of Fargo sparked a fire as a severe storm moved through the area, producing hail and rotation. The Fargo Fire Department responded to the blaze, which began when lightning struck the ground, setting grass on fire.
The fire spread to areas where trees had been cleared and piled up, igniting large piles of wood. A severe storm brought hail to the area, with reports of hail larger than quarters and golf ball size.
Rotation was observed in the storm, but it remained high above the ground. The storm was being closely watched by weather officials, who warned of the potential for severe weather.
Original reporting: Oklahoma City News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
