Potential meteor ignites Southern Michigan sky
A potential meteor lit up the sky in Southern Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio this evening just before 9:00pm. The National Weather Service in Detroit confirmed that it was not thunder or lighting but most likely a meteor. WBKB is still working on confirmation that this was in fact a meteor and will keep you updated as details continue to come in.
“When Armageddon is near, you better get out of of here. Looking like a Deep Impact. I ain’t afraid of no ‘stroid” #metrodetroitmeteor pic.twitter.com/MdibIt82TZ
— Topher 3000 (@topherlaine) January 17, 2018
Video Courtesy: Chris Laine
After reviewing several observational datasets, the NWS can confirm the flash and boom was NOT thunder or lightning, but instead a likely meteor. We continue to monitor feeds from astronomical agencies for official confirmation of a meteor. #miwx
— NWS Detroit (@NWSDetroit) January 17, 2018
