Thunder and Lightning over Clearwater Beach Florida

Lightning strikes and thunder overlooking pier 60 and Clearwater Beach, FL coastline from July 2018. Rough footage from my hotel balcony during a typical Florida afternoon thunderstorm. Viewers let me know these were positive lightning, bolts from the blue, cloud to ground, and anvil lightning examples.

[@NamesRissa]

The perfect picture of Florida. One minute is nice and sunny the next there’s a thunderstorm lol

[@reallyMello]

Exactly :)

[@TabbyMarshal1]

yep

[@thepowerfulwolfspirit.2581]

Yep yep yep.

[@KingTriton1837]

Bolts from the blue! This is a beautiful thunderstorm!

[@lolfackingnaigjtfankin3741]

Bukan Orion

[@joshs4594]

The thunder from powerful positive lightning is awesome. It’s a warning from nature. Outstanding video. Gold star. 🌟

[@pdxripjaw]

Spent a week in Orlando in 2018 celebrating my higshcool graduation with my dad. During that time we hit full sail for a tour of the campus in winter park, and on our way to aroogas we walked through a batshit crazy thunder and lightning storm. Absolutely gorgeous, but my dad and I had a bolt of lightning explode not a foot in front of us maybe 5 feet above our heads, and that was the coolest/craziest moment of our trip. Absolutely mad. I fell in love with Florida, from clear water to cocoa Beach, and everywhere I saw. Just gorgeous

[@stephensnell5707]

You prune it is callled a Thunderstorm The word Thunderstorm is the word you SHOULD have used

[@pdxripjaw]

@@stephensnell5707 #Triggered

[@itznathz9496]

Expectation: “let’s go in before lightning gets too close” Reality: “we’ll go when it rains!”

[@michaelveis6498]

This is a very dangerous thunderstorm because almost all the lightning flashes are cloud to ground. Those people still on the beach are in extreme danger.

[@IvisH23]

The people at the beach makes me cringe. They've should've been indoors at first sign of storms. The ignorance.😒

[@reallyMello]

Ivis H Being from Florida that seems like common sense to me too, but I don’t think people outside of the state and country have that awareness of how crazy our thunderstorms can get.

[@1.4142]

when thunder roars, go indoors

[@dilferthecat]

Ivis H People who aren’t from the area need to know that several deaths occur from lightning strikes each year in TB.

[@MuscleMaxZ1]

And there are people in the water yet!!!

[@carlh429]

One look at that sky and I’d be off that beach straight away.

[@bamaslamma1003]

Great video. Love all the strikes in the clear air. Lots of idiots on the beach with all those CG bolts popping all over the place.

[@reallyMello]

Glad you liked it!

[@hurricanejimmyc7219]

thunderstorms over the ocean or on vacation really is one of my favorite parts of the ocean

[@leaf2180]

And people wonder why lightning is the #1 killer...lol.

[@pawfan]

Nice capture!

[@insanestorms5176]

1:21 was so cool

[@reallyMello]

Nature is pretty amazing

[@maxengine6277]

2:33 0.25 WITH NO Clouds

[@stormnick3775]

That’s crazy right?

[@DominicWade]

More like the lightning too quick for the rolling shutter on the camera.

[@kianthetrainspotter7777]

Its bc it was on the edge of the anvil so it traveled down far

[@dariushunter6792]

Typical called a blot from the blue. It comes out from the top of the thunderstorm.

[@gregsalisbury9783]

@@dariushunter6792 also could be a positive lightning strike

[@yxngbt387]

Wow that’s a rare event they consider that to be “bolts from the blue “

[@blitzroehre1807]

Anvil lightning its called. The most powerful and dangerous lightning strikes

[@yxngbt387]

@@blitzroehre1807 it’s also referred to as bolts from the blue, and yes I understand the point of exit is over the anvil region of the storm, but I was using another scientific term that is In my opinion more fun to say lol

[@yxngbt387]

@@blitzroehre1807 anvil region meaning the higher up and feathered out area on the outside of the storm

[@kxmmillienzillien8871]

Bolt From The Blue

[@SvenSwalef]

What camera did you use for the footage? the sound from the thunder is so clear and perfect! Excellent movie (y)

[@reallyMello]

Sven Swalef thanks a lot! It was a Canon 70d.

[@Ocrefrigeration91]

I remember this storm it was bad in Tarpon Springs, the streets flooded with a foot of water

[@thepowerfulwolfspirit.2581]

Yikes.

[@josephpacelli3691]

Nice positive strike

[@pawfan]

Nice captures!

[@reallyMello]

Thanks Teddy. I'm glad I had my camera on me at the time.

[@mimiroro5126]

1:22 BIG LITHTIGING IN COMING!!!⚡💥

[@stev6free146]

The anvil is very prominent

[@JamesH-mg5qp]

If I was at that beach I would have pelted my way straight back to the hotel after the first lightning strike

[@lamargoat2406]

U should've went back to the hotel when u seen a big black cloud when u turned around.

[@JamesH-pp6ho]

@@lamargoat2406 true

[@kristenfuller9168]

Me too I be long gone. Inside bullding. I can't believe people were just sitting on water they didn't seem worried about there life did they not hear the thunder. I didn't really know lightning can strike outside the storm clouds.

[@nolgoodrum2122]

Note! There could be a tornado or tornadic activity within that storm.

[@Stemiloh31]

Wow, this is awesome video, great lightning strikes too

[@reallyMello]

Thank you!

[@daniela_yt1720]

Cool, instead of heading inside, people are going to the beach. That's 100% Florida.

[@RichieRouge206]

Been to that exact spot on holiday! Great storm. Im surprised how ignorant people are with their safety but then, most people are either stupid or don’t care.

[@daniela_yt1720]

In Florida, most people don't care about lightning, so they stay by the beach as if nothing is happening.

[@123456RaulMorales]

Florida,Thunder & Lightning Capital Of The United States of America!

[@markgenner1747]

God Bless America.

[@markgenner1747]

Huge Lightning ⚡⚡⚡

[@kristenfuller9168]

Great video there. Why there people going in the water during lightning dangerous.

[@MageofDarkness1984]

Many positives bolts from the blue

[@carlh429]

Lightning strikes from the anvil. +CG’s. Never seen one for real.

[@kevinsims2254]

Why the thunder is so loud. More powerful lightning than negative

[@MultiStorm15]

Like how most of the lightning was in the clear part ...just makes me cringe how it can strike out side the storm so frequently

[@CaliforniaGuy88]

right under the anvil is very dangerous for lightning.

[@svenbartram2695]

@@CaliforniaGuy88 Never heard that. Thanks for the advice, I'll bear it in mind for the future.

[@Landscape-zw5zh]

You can also see the lightning strike from the blue sky

[@Rekku321]

People are just chilling on the beach while thunder is roaring in the backround

[@marlenedawnsandford1150]

The lighting capital of the World

[@paytonsamuels2594]

Florida sure is a lightning alley, I don't know why it attracts a lot of lightning, but I'm glad I don't live there.

[@reallyMello]

Where we are situated there is lots of moisture in the atmosphere (surrounded by warm oceans). Fortunately there is usually pretty good warning systems in place where this sort of thing doesn't sneak up on you.

[@theslayeroforyx3546]

Florida is in the tropical latitudes, it's also one giant peninsula with the Atlantic in the east and gulf of Mexico in the west. The two bodies of water create sea breezes which differ from one another in temperature and humidity. These sea breezes collide with each other creating powerful albeit short-lived thunderstorms

[@user-wk2fd4us6r]

Обожаю такую погоду.

[@stephensnell5707]

Thunderstorms(especially the lightning strikes) can be potentially deadly

[@KoId.]

@@stephensnell5707 who doesn’t know that? Is that suppose to stop people from liking them?

[@krishsaini8463]

I love lightning

[@abbessbouzidi134]

Peoples don't get it the lightning can strike 20 meters out of the storm so you can be in danger

[@lamargoat2406]

Obviously half of the people didn't know that.

[@jamesjay8281]

Was the storm moving towards or away from you? Great Video

[@reallyMello]

Kind of parallel

[@ianisskinsuit4213]

Beautifull it's a real thunderstorm sound very nice at lisen have you got a long video same like this one

[@reallyMello]

Thanks Rayan for the comment. I don't have any longer ones yet but summer is coming and I'll keep you in mind with my camera ready to get the next big thunderstorm.

[@ianisskinsuit4213]

@@reallyMello Thank's i like it

[@birdlover6842]

Rather impressive non supercellular thunderstorm.

[@chiquitasheffey3916]

Well next minute sunny next minute I hear thunder and I see lightning

[@JustAnAverageWoman69]

I ❤️ Florida

[@carlh429]

The Sunshine state AND the Lightning state.

[@Oof-zl6lt]

Yep that describes Florida. I would know because I live in Florida.

[@JOSSELIN552338]

ty was too short unluck you dont have longer version? i liked a lot the video very nice lightning

[@reallyMello]

Thank you I edited it down to the best flashes

[@westernncstormwatching3531]

What camera was this taken with and what settings? Plz

[@reallyMello]

Hi there it was a canon 70d I think I had it on auto at the time

[@westernncstormwatching3531]

@@reallyMello how the hell did most of the shots not have parshal exposure tho??!!🤔

[@stormnick3775]

If you want to catch some incredible lightning 🌩...go to Florida because they have it a lot

[@Maximus1879-]

🌞 ⚡☁🌩 ⚡

[@stormnick3775]

Carrie nunya, during the winter,it’s very dry in Florida

[@kianthetrainspotter7777]

Imma live in florida

[@hendrickhendrick7034]

Yeah forsure, especially the coastal parts. All though my friend and i toured in Australia and they have alot of bad boy storms in Summer

[@mymedia9191]

weather👍🌧🌨🌩

[@samking6526]

A typical isolated thunderstorm from Florida !!!

[@Cjxd-ws1kn]

Normal day in Florida

[@StormAngel2608]

There are lots of positive lightning strikes.

[@1.4142]

all negative cg, as seen by the flickering effect.

[@1.4142]

I keep seeing my own comments that I don't remember posting.

[@lamargoat2.054]

@@1.4142 impossible since the charges in the anvils are pretty much all positives connecting to a positively charged ground

[@mostlyinsanecatto]

Florida thunderstorms are dangerous 😳. The thunder claps are crazy and loud 😳

[@daniela_yt1720]

Yeah, especially during summer.

[@stephensnell5707]

And this Video shows clearly how deadly a Thunderstorm all the way in Florida can be

[@MIKEYPOOHBEARJACKSON]

During vacation in Florida, that is one thing I dont mess with in that state. When a storm comes yes its quick but that Lightening is intense that state. Making realize why they are they listed as Lightening capital of the world. They aint lying. Saw that bolt out of nowhere and the cloud wasnt there.

[@lamargoat2.054]

That means a storm was nearby

[@michaelveis6498]

Lots of CG's. This is an acronym for cloud to ground lightning.

[@reallyMello]

They were very unique strikes to me!

[@krishsaini8463]

0:49 people are enjoying the lightning

[@lakhasingh7979]

2 years in uk 🇬🇧 a thunderstorm hit my city (Birmingham) it was soo loud my whole house went vibrated

[@leezinke4351]

Why people at the beach when there was lightning out??

[@fukautocorekt8665]

I can't believe thunderstorms being so unpredictable and dangerous, how people just carry on with their day like they are in no danger. No fear isn't a good thing. Least be aware of what could happen when outside during fork lightning.

[@stephensnell5707]

All thunderstorms can be deadly no matter their size

[@rossbaines2568]

It's very close

[@confederadoypatriotahastal7153]

Alta tormenta

[@jonathanryan549]

At 0:33 I’m guessing the lightning hit 11 and a half miles away

[@gsdubz9931]

All positive lightning strikes, all coming from the anvil

[@jessebrown5691]

wow theses storms are awesome

[@jasonalperin9414]

Everyone on the beach,oblivious to the obvious Danger

[@krishsaini8463]

They love thunderstorms it is heat lightning

[@user-us9tb6sm7h]

Показали бы что там сверху 😒 Не в маршрутке же стоя едут, где выше окошка не посмотришь

[@AllanLoveJr]

Those fools must not care about their own lives.

[@wmavfacebookstyle]

Doesn't look like it to me. And this is why they always say, "when thunder roars, head indoors". The fact you can already hear thunder means all of these people are already in striking range for the lightning

[@dariushunter6792]

@@wmavfacebookstyle Especially with a few positive CG strikes out from the storm.

[@lamargoat2.054]

@@dariushunter6792 I mean they're in Florida so they're pretty much used to the hazardous lightning

[@christopherhulse8385]

Would you touch a high voltage cable? No! So why play around with millions of volts of lightning?

[@lamargoat2.054]

Because it's Florida. People are very used to hazardous lightning over there since they get it 90 days per year.

[@cobbsalads7942]

@@lamargoat2.054 We rarely have more than one day with thunderstorms a year where I live, I'd be happy with at least 20 not to mention 90.

[@lamargoat2.054]

@@cobbsalads7942 so move to Florida when you have the time and space to do so. im sure you're gonna love it there.

[@cobbsalads7942]

@@lamargoat2.054 I'd definitely move to Florida if I lived in the US. Too bad I'm russian.

[@robloxstorage8419]

0:45 where is the lightning ???

[@CharlesBerryamericanlinkage]

No we dont

[@robloxstorage8419]

2:21 bro that lightning looks strange if you slow it down the lightning bolt at the end comes from no where

[@reallyMello]

Ya since posting I learned from the weather fans out there this is kind of a special/unique lightning nicknamed bolts from the blue or anvil lightning if you want to look it up. Kind of interesting.

[@robloxstorage8419]

oh thats very interesting i will look it up@@reallyMello

[@jensfranck1112]

Chemtrails Chemtrails Chemtrails

[@krishsaini8463]

No thunder just heat lightning is better than thunder

[@Kimtwister]

these clear air bolts are very dangerous is why u should stay off the beach or get out of the water

[@SantinoRantledi-wt8cj]

Severe thunderstorm beach 😂

[@lakhasingh7979]

I don’t see any thunderstorms in here in UK but we see a lot of hurricanes in UK

[@reallyMello]

SiNgH iS kInG unfortunately we get both here :)

[@--___]

It Was Nice Back Then We Didn't Have To Where Mask

[@RichieRouge206]

Good video but turn off the autofocus 😔🤦‍♂️

[@michaelkurz9067]

That was nothing: (

[@idkidk4334]

Wtf didn't know lighting can strike outside the storm

[@Kimtwister]

yes its callled a bolt from the blue

[@dariushunter6792]

Generally positive lightning is the one for that as it comes from the right up near the anvil.

[@paytonsamuels2594]

@idk idk *lightning

[@jacksonisaacs6816]

If