Damaging storm on Saturday

Lightning strikes from a storm that rolled across Sarnia-Lambton Saturday afternoon damaged trees and buildings and left more than 10,000 homes and businesses without power. With a temperature hitting 31 C.

Lightning strikes from a storm that rolled across Sarnia-Lambton Saturday afternoon damaged trees and buildings and left more than 10,000 homes and businesses without power.

With a temperature hitting 31 C. and humidity readings soaring health officials issued a heat alert.

Many residents headed to the beach in Sarnia and Bright’s Grove and sought alternative methods of keeping cool until power was restored.

This tree on Euphemia Street was struck by lightning. Laura Austin
This tree on Euphemia Street was struck by lightning.Laura Austin

Trees behind the Sarnia Library also sustained damage. Laura Austin
Trees behind the Sarnia Library also sustained damage.Laura Austin

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