‘Scary And Amazing’: Viral Video Shows The Moment Lightning Struck A Palm Tree And It Caught

The relief from relentless heat, coupled with refreshing showers and cool breeze, makes the monsoon season the delight that it is. People flock to social media to share their rain-soaked adventures and picturesque scenes. However, for one woman, this experience took an unexpected turn when she witnessed an intense lightning strike a palm tree. The bone-chilling moment, captured on camera, quickly gained traction online, leaving viewers shocked.

The viral footage was shared on Instagram by user Sally Nolan. It opens with Nolan recording the pouring rain from her window, where she appears to be enjoying the storm. But the scene abruptly changes when lightning strikes the palm tree, setting it ablaze. Nolan, shocked by the scene, quickly steps back from the window. The overlay text reads, “Excuse the bad language but I wasn’t expecting a direct lightning strike on the palm tree.”

While sharing the video, Nolan wrote, “All about the timing! I wasn’t expecting this. Quietly filming the storm from my bedroom window.”

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She later shared an update that the firefighters arrived to put out the fire on the palm tree. They reassured Nolan that palm trees were actually quite resilient and could survive lightning strikes.

Since being shared, Nolan’s post has attracted significant attention online, amassing over 20.7 million views. The comment section buzzed with a variety of reactions from social media users. Take a look:

One user remarked, “Closing the window afterwards is so relatable…like having enough of this, leave me alone.”

Another pointed out, “There was something sticking straight up at the top of the palm tree. After the strike, it was gone.”

Someone else pondered, “Thinking about how the sky shoots out a fire that can kill you is crazy…. What is life,” while another remarked, “Tree took it like a champ though.”

Sharing a personal experience, an individual commented, “I saw lighting strike a tree outside my apartment like this before. I physically jumped, screamed, and it’s rattle was so intense to the building that my neighbours ceiling fan fell. I know this because we all went out into the hallway after to see if people were okay. Thunder is the sound of lightning, and I’m telling you… That shit within feet of you is SO LOUD.”

Interestingly, many users referenced a playful trend where such tense videos feature Lightning McQueen, a fictional race car from Disney’s Cars, making a surprise appearance. One user wrote, “I thought this was gonna be one of those silly little videos where lightning mcqueen comes flying in.”

Another added, “I half expected Lightning McQueen to go across the screen. But wow though! Scary and amazing! Did the tree survive?”