Security camera captured a bright flash of lightning and thunder cracking as a lake-effect snow warning was in place in New York State.X-user @weather_buffalo captured the moment on his home security camera, and on cellphone video, in Hamburg in Erie County in the early hours of December 5.The National Weather Service
warned of up to 8 inches of snow and wind gusts of 50 mph in New York’s Wyoming and Southern Erie counties.“Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, creating near whiteout conditions at times,” the weather service said. “Gusty winds may bring down tree branches and cause isolated power outages.” Credit: @weather_buffalo via Storyful