A 16-year-old Perth student, Georgia Rizzi, shared her terrifying experience of a lightning strike that occurred while she was at a school tennis court, causing her to feel her 'spine vibrate'. This incident happened during an unusual thunderstorm that swept across the city, injuring three people, including a man in his 70s who suffered more serious injuries while walking his dog in Hamersley. The sudden storm caught many off guard, leading to serious injuries from lightning strikes.

Georgia described the moments before the lightning hit, noting how she and her friends sensed the storm with thunder and static electricity in the air, which caused their hair to stand on end. Just moments later, a bolt of lightning struck a nearby basketball hoop and ricocheted towards her and a friend, causing burns and other injuries. The swift nature of the storm and its unexpected arrival underline the dangers of such weather phenomena, particularly in urban areas where people may not take precautions against natural hazards.

The incident has raised awareness in Perth about the dangers of lightning during thunderstorms, prompting discussions on safety measures for public schools and outdoor activities during inclement weather. The effects of the storm were felt widely across the area, and incidents like this highlight the need for better public education on responding to severe weather.