How Lightning Actually Occurs During a Thunderstorm
During a lightning strike, temperatures may reach 54,000°F (30,000°C) in a matter of tenths of a second to one hundred millionth of a second in the lightning channel.

During a lightning strike, temperatures may reach 54,000°F (30,000°C) in a matter of tenths of a second to one hundred millionth of a second in the lightning channel.