When three very nasty storms pummeled Chicago, Craig Shimala watched them from his balcony. During one of the storms, amidst 80 mph winds and three inches of rain, three of Chicago’s tallest buildings were hit by lightning strikes at the same time. The Chicago lightning strikes were captured on an amazing video that Craig Shimala has posted on Vimeo.
Shimala says he’s just a dude who lives in Chicago that works for a company called skinnycorp.com and helps to make Threadless.com awesome! Chicago lightning strikes aren’t the only subject of Craig Shimala’s Vimeo videos. Check them out!
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Storm Chasing
- Opportunity to develop technologies and tools for safely observing and recording extreme weather events, such as lightning strikes.
- Viral Video Production
- Potential to create captivating videos of natural phenomena, like lightning strikes, and leverage social media platforms for wide-reaching viral dissemination.
- Streaming Platforms
- Chance to establish streaming platforms dedicated to sharing real-time footage of unique and awe-inspiring weather events, like lightning strikes on tall buildings.
Sectors Adopting This
- Weather Monitoring
- Opportunity for advanced weather monitoring systems and equipment that can accurately predict and track lightning strikes for safety and preparedness.
- Media Production
- Opportunity to produce visually stunning video content of lightning strikes and other natural phenomena for television and online streaming platforms.
- Social Media Marketing
- Potential to leverage viral storm videos to enhance brand visibility and engagement on social media platforms, reaching a wide audience in real-time.
