Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year. Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS. Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead. It diminishes as the storm moves away.

The NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 3:57 p.m. on Friday in effect until 5 p.m. for Davie County.

“At 3:11 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Cedar Glen Lakes, or 14 miles west of Toms River, moving northeast at 10 mph,” states the weather service. “Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.”