(Above: lightning strikes in the 24 hours before 1 p.m. PDT October 24, 2016.)

Thousands of lightning strikes have occurred in southern California between Sunday afternoon and Monday afternoon.

Total #Lightning strikes since Sunday. Updated total shows 2149 total strikes over forecast area (including San Diego coastal waters). pic.twitter.com/tV8kS60oq7

— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) October 24, 2016