PHOTOS: Intense Lightning Over New York State Thruway in Albany

NYS Thruway Authority via Facebook

Wednesday featured a stretch of severe weather from the Hudson Valley to the Capital Region

Strong thunderstorms rolled through parts of the area on Wednesday, causing heavy downpours and some REALLY picturesque lightning strikes. At the Thruway Authority's headquarters, their cameras were running when a pretty spectacular light show dominated the sky around Exit 23 in Albany. 

In case you missed it, here's a look at some of the massive lightning bolts on Wednesday afternoon.

 

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