When Lightning Strikes

Lightning Strikes A Tree Can Cause Serious Property Damage

When Lightning Strikes a tree, HLA Lawn & Tree Services Provides Reliable Local Tree Care and Removal That You Can Depend On. Lightning strikes present significant threats to trees, potentially compromising their health and longevity. Lightning strikes can be frightening and cause serious concerns for the safety of nearby people and property, especially trees, since they are natural targets as they often stand as the tallest structures in the landscape. When lightning strikes a tree, the intense heat instantly vaporizes the tree’s internal water and sap, causing the outer layers to explode with great force. This sudden and violent reaction can be devastating, with approximately 50% of trees struck by lightning dying on impact.

Signs of When Lightning Strikes A Tree

The most obvious signs of a lightning strike on trees are blackened or burned areas, hanging branches and cracked or split bark. However, not all lightning damage to trees is the same. For example, when lightning strikes a tree and its electrical charge travels down to the roots, it can inflict hidden damage to the inner layers beneath the bark, which might not be immediately visible from the outside. Sometimes, lightning strikes a tree and the damage goes unnoticed for an extended period of time. If you witness or suspect that your tree has been struck by lightning, it is recommended to contact a professional tree care service for a thorough inspection of your tree and property. The certified, insured, and licensed arborists at HLA Lawn & Tree Services are trained to expertly inspect trees that have been struck by lightning, assess potential damage and provide reliable and safe tree care after the strike occurs.

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What To Do When Your Tree Was Struck By Lightning

An advantage of having a #certifiedarborist perform a tree inspection is that they are expertly trained to help you determine the best course of action for your tree. Tree struck by lightning may need to be removed entirely or might just need appropriate trimming and care to maintain the integrity of the tree. Many trees are resilient and can recover from the damage sustained after being struck by lightning. Lightning damaged trees should be assessed as soon as possible to prevent further damage to property, utilities and people. Hanging branches present obvious hazards but, also, damaged trees are more susceptible to other problems including pest infestation, decay and rot, diseases, drought stress and structural instability. Even if your tree survives the initial lightning strike, all of these problems can lead to the eventual loss of the entire tree. Hiring the local tree care professionals at HLA Tree Service can provide you with peace of mind, ensuring that any lightning damage to your tree is managed properly and safely, with careful consideration for your tree’s long-term health and well-being.

If a tree, or multiple trees, on your property are struck by lightning, call 318-TREEMAN for reliable local tree cutting service, local tree trimming service, local tree removal, tree branch and limb clean up services. 

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