Lightning strikes Seattle's Space Needle

Credit: DaytonDailyNews

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By KIRO7.com
Feb 28, 2017
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A lightning bolt struck the Space Needle Monday afternoon, and the rare event was caught on video.

Seattle was hit with hail, snow and thunder throughout the afternoon.

Just after 3:45 p.m., the Space Needle tweeted a video of the strike.

Officials at the Space Needle said lightning strikes happen a few times a year.

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