These summer storms may be getting you down, but you can’t deny how beautiful they are. Thankfully, some intrepid photographers brave the conditions to bring us jaw-dropping images so we can see the epic lightning without the risk of electrocution. Here is our pick of the best shots:
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TIME-LAPSE: tail-end charlie storm w/ what appears to be rotating updraft passing just N of NYC @breakingweather pic.twitter.com/AayUjrJVp7
— Reed Timmer (@reedtimmerTVN) August 17, 2016
Huge lightning strikes rip through stormy skies tonight in NYC. #NewYork #NewYorkCity #storm pic.twitter.com/uuCyiQDgBS
— Inga Sarda-Sorensen (@isardasorensen) August 17, 2016
Amazing lightning show in #NewYork tonight #NYC #abc7ny #nbc4ny @EverythingNYC @NYC @yourtake #500px @WeatherNation pic.twitter.com/wckDGdpMcF
— Javan Ng (@javanng) August 17, 2016
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