Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Long Island Man Captures and Shares 10-Mile Lightning Bolt
A man in Long Island, New York, filmed a huge lightning bolt.
He estimated it stretched for 10 miles!
The video went viral online, with many people reacting in amazement.
Some were scared, while others talked about their own experiences with the storm.
The video was shared by Islandwide Weather.
It lit up the night sky, and it caught the attention of many people on social media.
Some people even began to create conspiracy theories because of the video.
A retired FDNY firefighter captured a lightning bolt on video in Long Island, New York.
The lightning bolt was estimated to be approximately 10 miles long.
The video was shared on the 'Islandwide Weather' Facebook page.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 13th.
The video went viral, sparking discussion and some conspiracy theories.
- Who
- Retired FDNY firefighter Kenny Gunther.
- What
- A 10-mile long lightning bolt was captured on video.
- When
- Wednesday, August 13th.
- Where
- Long Island, New York, near Bayport.
- Why
- The event was recorded because it was a striking visual phenomenon.
Those sharing the video online
Those who were fearful.
Public reaction to the video.
Those sharing the video online
The lightning bolt was amazing and sparked excitement.
Those who were fearful.
The lightning bolt caused fear and conspiracy theories.
- Location
- Long Island, New York
- Recorder
- Kenny Gunther
- Estimated Length
- 10 miles
- Date
- August 13th
- Shared on
- Islandwide Weather Facebook
