Caersalem Church in Caernarfon was hit by a bolt of lightning at round 6am this morning as a thunderstorm swept throughout Wales
A Welsh church was left with “vital harm” after it was struck by lightning. Caersalem Church, on Garnon Avenue in Caernarfon, was hit by lighting at round 6am on Saturday as a thunderstorm swept throughout Wales.
The constructing has incurred “vital” harm, but luckily, no one was injured, reviews North Wales Reside.
Reverend Rhys Llwyd stated: “Caersalem Church was struck by lightning early this morning. The constructing sustained vital harm, and a few audio visible gear inside was affected by the surge shortly after 6am.
“Regardless of the disruption, we’ll nonetheless be gathering as regular for worship tomorrow morning. Issues could look a bit of completely different within the brief time period whereas we assess the harm and work with the insurance coverage firm to make the mandatory repairs – however we stay undeterred.
“As a church, we’re in any other case experiencing a season of outstanding blessing, with a rising and vibrant congregation every Sunday. We’re particularly trying ahead to a baptism service in a couple of weeks’ time. A lot to be grateful for!”.
A yellow climate warning from the Met Workplace for thunderstorms coated all of Wales till 6pm right now. Within the early hours of Saturday, Pure Assets Wales (NRW) issued six flood alerts in South Wales as river ranges swelled as a result of inclement climate.
