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The confluence of these different pressure systems has resulted in fluctuations in forecast models that make it hard to predict exactly where in Southern California thunder, lightning and rain will land, she said.

She knew she had to get back to the safety of the trees before the thunder and lightning struck.

The Englishman said the incident occurred after he went right off the tee on the 18th hole at Wentworth just as play was suspended for more than 90 minutes because of thunder and lightning.

“Any storm could produce brief heavy rain, suddenly strong winds, dangerous lightning, fire starts. Stay weather aware today. If you hear thunder, seek shelter,” the weather service wrote on X.

They might have been steeling themselves for some thunder and lightning from the fans.