Lightning Shines a New Light on Dallas in These Incredible Photos

Emily Murray
By Emily Murray, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer
August 17, 2012; 5:32 AM
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Lightning Shines a New Light on Dallas

These photos were taken when a storm system moved across the Lone Star State.

Storified by Accu Weather · Wed, Aug 15 2012 04:22:25

These photos were taken when a storm system moved across the Lone Star State. The storms produced wind gusts of up to 75 mph, knocking down highway exit signs and trees aplenty. 
Amazing stacked lightning photo by Photographer Justin Traveen of Dallas. #txwx #severe http://twitpic.com/ajki1qTexas Storm Chasers
Yes #lightning #awesome #legendaryNicholas Gerardi
Texas Thunderstorm #Lightning http://pic.twitter.com/Zl5l9wefLC
After about 300 pictures, I was able to get this shot of the lightening during the storm tonight. #thunderstorm http://pic.twitter.com/xIGXS36OCodi Riley

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