Martha's Vineyard T-Storms: Lightning Hits Houses

MARTHA'S VINEYARD, MA — Two Martha's Vineyard homes were hit by lightning Thursday night ferocious thunderstorm. The worst hit around 7 p.m., as heavy rain and 40 mph wind gusts rolled through. At about 7:09 p.m., a Vineyard Haven home was hit by lightning, damaging the roof, according to the National Weather Service. Then at about 7:16 p.m., an Oaks Bluff house was hit by lightning. No injuries were reported.

Before the thunderstorms hit, the National Weather Service said a tornado was possible, though that did not materialize. Lightning strikes on houses were also reported in Plymouth and Dartmouth.The weekend looks slightly breezy and partly cloudy, with highs in the mid-50s.

(Subscribe to Martha's Vineyard Patch news alerts for updates on this story and more breaking news. iPhone and iPad users: download the new Patch app.)

4-day Forecast for Martha's Vineyard

Light rain today through Wednesday, with temperatures peaking at 61°F on Tuesday.

Friday April 7

Mostly cloudy throughout the day and breezy in the afternoon. High 51, low 42.
Chance of precipitation: 22%. Wind 15 mph from the S

Saturday April 8

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High 49, low 37.
Chance of precipitation: 0%. Wind 13 mph from the W

Sunday April 9

Mostly cloudy starting in the evening. High 55, low 36.
Chance of precipitation: 0%. Wind 8 mph from the WSW

Monday April 10

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High 57, low 43.
Chance of precipitation: 0%. Wind 13 mph from the SSW

Data provided by darksky.net.

Photo credit: National Weather Service-Boston