Arts a Glow turns into get out and go as lightning and thunder shut down Burien event
Arts a Glow turns into get out and go as lightning and thunder shut down Burien event
One of the brightly lit installations using a water vapor to enhance the glow was part of Arts A Glow in Burien on Sept.7. A sudden thunderstorm that brought lightning and heavy rain effectively ended the event between 8 and 8:30pm.
Photo by Patrick Robinson.
Sat, 09/07/2019
The annual Festival of lights in Burien, Arts A Glow was shut down almost immediately by an unusual fall thunderstorm that brought massive numbers of lightning flashes and torrential rain to the Seattle area.
The "procession" a parade of illuminated characters that was set to take a new route through Dottie Harper Park on SW 146th was shut down just prior it beginning at 8pm as a light rain began falling under skies that were flashing already,
Then the real storm came in and with it heavy rains that made street drains struggle to keep up and cars spraying large splashes as people fled the area for home or other shelter.
The power was knocked out across the Seattle area in pockets with 1337 customers out.
Winnie the bulldog was dressed up for Arts A Glow. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Colorful illuminated costumes were part of the event. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Art pieces dotted the grounds of Dottie Harper Park. Photo by Patrick RobinsonA girl poses with a blacklight display. Photo by Patrick Robinson
There was plenty of food on hand. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Stars lit the trees in Dottie Harper Park. Photo by Kimberly Robinson The display in the center of the park. Photo by Kimberly Robinson
A display resembing a gypsy was part of the event. Photo by Patrick Robinson. The event was even a reason to dress up in other kinds of costumes. Photo by Kimberly Robinson. Vendors sold many light devices. Photo by Patrick Robinson
