There is a nice thunderstorms getting closer to my area

Very impressive lightning for our area considering it's hard to get this much lightning in the PNW, especially West of the Cascades

He said he's kinda trapped in between hills and lakes and multiple fires, but not in any danger right now. Many roads shut down. He thinks he can leave for Alberta today. His buddy that works with him was staying at a campground for work instead of a hotel and it burn the campground, his truck, his ATV and everything else. They are oil pipe inspectors.

There's forward progress but definitely a weakening trend away from terrain. That could change over time. Already seeing that closer to Chehalis/Centralia

The storms look healthy as they approach. Hearing a few rumbles still