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WATCH: Lightning in Central Illinois spotted from miles away

By Danny Connolly,

2024-08-28

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Lightning was visible late Tuesday night as storms swept through Illinois, and viewers in several areas shared some videos with WCIA of what they saw.

Video around 10:40 p.m. Courtesy of David Barron

Video from Gibson City courtesy of Evan Severson

Video from Piper City courtesy of Dick Hitchens

Video from Champaign around 9:50 p.m.

WCIA Chief Meteorologist Kevin Lighty said the lightning was from Chicago-area storms more than 100 miles away.

If you captured photos or video of the storms or damage left behind and would like to share them with WCIA, visit our Connect page here .

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WCIA.com.

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BaeBlade

08-29

It was beautiful just beautiful I have never seen that before

DEPORTPROPALESTINIANSTOGAZA

08-29

it was cool last night

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