Lightning strikes Washington Monument in electric video | FOX 5 DC

Electrifying video on a visitor’s phone captured the moment lightning struck the country’s most recognizable obelisk: The Washington Monument. Video courtesy of Travis Nix on Twitter. STORY: Subscribe to FOX 5 DC: FOX 5 DC is your number one news source for breaking news, live events, weather and more in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. STAY CONNECTED:INSTAGRAM » TWITTER » FACEBOOK » On the go? Stay in the know! Keep connected to DC, Maryland and Virginia news and weather by downloading FOX 5’s mobile apps, and make sure to allow notifications to receive alerts: