Lightning strikes Mililani home, sparks power outage and smoke

MILILANI, Hawaii (KHON2) — Powerful thunderstorms rattled through Oahu, sparking dangerous conditions and causing traffic nightmares.

A rainy and thunder-filled Mililani afternoon turned into quite the scene this evening.

Lightning slammed into a home near Mililani Middle School, blowing out the water heater and sending the family scrambling. The homeowner didn’t want to go on camera but told KHON2 it was the loudest sound he’s ever heard…

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