That was close

[jonnijon]

First time I have ever seen a thunder bolt. Standing on the porch last night and the bolt exploded about 20 feet away, the shockwave pushed me backwards, all the curtains in the house flew inwards. Good job the windows were open. It sounded just like a bomb going off.

[grahamw48]

That's the sort of novel experience one can do without.

[elocinnew]

That's really scary. Did it hit directly on the ground or to something?

[jonnijon]

Hit the ground and exploded.