Chicago witnessed some incredible lightning during last night's storm

Last night, Chicago experienced the first severe storm of 2016, as wind whipped through the city, rain pelted down from the heavens and meteorologists warned of potential tornados. Thankfully, the system wasn't too out of the ordinary—some precipitation and loud thunder makes it feel like spring is almost here. If you were glued to the TV watching the Illinois Primary Election results roll in, you may have missed some of the spectacular lightning that was striking outside your window. Check out some of our favorite shots from Twitter and Instagram.

The view from the Loop was surreal.

 

A photo posted by Katie (@katiej266) on Mar 16, 2016 at 8:07am PDT

The same could be said for Humboldt Park.

 

A photo posted by Resides In Chicago (@thecraighensel) on Mar 15, 2016 at 10:00pm PDT

The sky also looked wild in Pilsen

 

A photo posted by Мар'янка 🇺🇦 (@_ma_rya_na_) on Mar 16, 2016 at 9:14am PDT

Lightning struck small buildings...

by chitecture: ⚡️⚡️⚡️ 📸: @atavisme pic.twitter.com/0Mb3DAXvsk

— Chicago Photos (@ChiPhotos) March 16, 2016

First lightning of 2016 rolls through #chicago tonight. #weather #lightning #storm pic.twitter.com/OrW78IXLqd

— Andy Fowler (@afowler2k) March 16, 2016

...and big skyscrapers

 

A photo posted by Anna Jarema (@anna.jarema) on Mar 16, 2016 at 8:51am PDT

Tuesday's Big Bolt Over Chicago #weather #news #lightning #storm #trumptower pic.twitter.com/fmHNOdZXtk

— Barry Butler (@barrybutler9) March 16, 2016

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