Sunday, July 23, 2023

Reports of Hail and Two Houses Damaged by Lightning, July 23, 1923

Big Hail Reported

A severe hailstorm in the lower end of the County Sunday afternoon is reported here. The hailstones were large and fell rapidly for 15 minutes, it is said. A decided change in temperature was noted in town in the afternoon, as though hail had fallen not far away.

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ze Damaged by Storm at Nags Head

Sunday visitors to Nags Head report that an unoccupied house near the pier was struck by lightning Sunday afternoon between 3 and 4 o’clock. A number of windows were broken out and the house was slightly damaged.

Another cottage there was struck by lightning several days ago, it is reported.

From page 2 of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., Monday, July 23, 1923

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