the.com/electrical storm

The sky arguing with itself, loudly, with receipts of light.

means A storm marked by lightning and thunder — often used, especially in weather forecasting, when the electrical display is the main event rather than heavy rain.

from Straightforward compound English: 'electrical,' from 'electric,' which traces back to the Latin 'electrum' and Greek 'ēlektron' (amber) — because ancient observers noticed rubbed amber could attract light objects, an effect later named after it. 'Storm' is an old Germanic word for violent weather, long used for wind and rain before science borrowed 'electrical' to specify which kind of sky-violence was on display.

actual temp
lightning hits 30,000 kelvin, hotter than the sun
thunder lag
sound trails light, five seconds equals one mile away
odds
same spot can get struck repeatedly, lightning plays favorites
warning sign
hair standing up means get inside immediately
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