California faces lightning and thunderstorms as severe weather strikes

On September 2, 2025, in Borrego Springs, California, USA, @AnzaBResearch shared a video capturing a spectacular early morning thunderstorm. In the video, lightning bolts repeatedly flash across the distant sky, followed by deep rumbles of thunder. The sound of a steady rain shower accompanies the scene as the storm sweeps in from the southeast and drifts northwest of Borrego Springs.