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Radar records 12,000 lightning strikes in Alberta overnight

A light-show in Alberta early Wednesday morning as over 12,000 lightning strikes were detected on radar.

The Weather Network says strong thunderstorms moved through parts of the province Tuesday afternoon and brought heavy downpours and toonie-sized hail in some areas.

The wild weather continued overnight and into early Wednesday morning when Albertans took to Twitter to share their posts during the lightning storm.

Of the 12,799 lightning strikes recorded, the Weather Network says 4,000 of them were in southern Alberta.

-with files from the Weather Network

Tina Karst
Tina Karst
A Lethbridge College alumnus, Tina moved back to the community two years after convocation, in September 2007, to become a member of the CJOC News Team. She started as a weekend reporter/anchor and now serves as Associate News Director. When Tina's not tracking down local news, she's either busy at home with Jordan and their two kids or creating custom macrame pieces for a growing list of clients.
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