Summer storms often bring lightning and your tree(s) might suffer a lightning strike.
Once your ears stop ringing and the storm has passed, examine damaged trees and begin repairs. Use a razor knife to remove loose bark and water the tree thoroughly. Lightning kills some trees, but many survive: it's just a "wait and see" situation.
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Now a days with so many thunderstorms in GA, this is something everybody should watch out for the trees as well as your lives!! Thank you Walter for sharing!
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We find it is usually a 50/50 chance of survival, with some varieties such as tulip poplar and pine not doing as well as oak. If death is not immediately apparent, in addition to watering it might be good to do a trunk wash treatment to deter pest attack.
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