Lightning Strikes Frying Pan Shoals Light Station During Restoration
The Frying Pan Shoals Light Station, located approximately 30 miles off the coast of Southport, North Carolina, was struck multiple times by lightning over the weekend while restoration crews were on site. The intense electrical activity damaged some station equipment…
Wilmington, NC, September 25, 2026 —
The historic Frying Pan Shoals Light Station, situated about 30 miles offshore from Southport, North Carolina, experienced multiple lightning strikes over the recent weekend. Restoration crews were present at the station when the severe weather event occurred.
The lightning impacts resulted in damage to some of the station’s equipment. However, the lighthouse’s robust steel structure provided shelter and protection to the workers who were inside at the time of the strikes.
Further details regarding the specific extent of equipment damage or any potential disruption to the ongoing restoration efforts were not immediately available. The name of the restoration contractor on site was also not provided.
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