This thunderstorm over the Kona side of Hawaii was photographed
from the Mauna Loa Observatory. When such storms occur over the observatory,
their lightning can damage equipment and power poles.
Image ID: wea03476, NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) Collection Location: Hawaii, Mauna Loa Photo Date: 2004 October 2 Photographer: Forrest M. Mims III