Lightning strikes Seattle's Space Needle

A lightning bolt struck the Space Needle Monday afternoon, and the rare event was caught on video.

Seattle was hit with hail, snow and thunder throughout the afternoon.

Just after 3:45 p.m., the Space Needle tweeted a video of the strike.

A rare lightning strike at the Needle! Wild weather blowing through the city - stay safe, Seattle! pic.twitter.com/19bpMs97FO
— Space Needle (@space_needle) February 27, 2017

Officials at the Space Needle said lightning strikes happen a few times a year.

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