Lightning Crackles Through Colorful Clouds Near Marco Island During 'Strong' Thunderstorm

A thunderstorm forming off the coast of southwest Florida on Wednesday, August 12, prompted weather warnings in the region, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

The NWS warned of gusty winds and lightning from the “strong” thunderstorm in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday.

This video, filmed by photographer Scott Schilke in Marco Island, shows lightning strikes over the ocean on Wednesday. Credit: Scott Schilke via Storyful