Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First

Two men have close call with lightning during last weekend's storms

As Nate McDonald and his brother Brennan headed out last weekend to get photographs of the intense storm system that passed through the area, they had no idea what they were about to experience.

“This was probably one of the stronger storms I’ve ever shot photos in,” said McDonald. “I’ve never seen one change directions like this before.”

The duo headed out of Kimball towards the W Ranch, and believed they were a safe distance from the worst of the storm, when suddenly the situation changed.

“All of the sudden, the direction changed, the wind picked up, and next thing I know, the storm was rig...

 
 
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