Chicago, United States - August 18, 2025 On the night of August 18, a severe storm transformed Chicago’s skyline into a dramatic spectacle of light and power. Intense lightning strikes repeatedly tore through the dark sky, contrasting with the city’s illuminated streets and towering buildings. The storm was captured on video by Nick Liveris, who filmed the frequent, vivid flashes of lightning. “I captured some video of intense lightning during the storms this evening in Chicago,” Liveris said. Each strike briefly lit up the urban landscape, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. The footage highlights nature’s raw force juxtaposed with the city’s modern architecture, producing a breathtaking scene that stunned viewers. The combination of frequent lightning and urban illumination emphasized both the storm’s intensity and the visual grandeur of the Chicago skyline at night, making it a powerful reminder of nature’s might against the city backdrop.