Chevrolet Repair: lightening?, coolant leak, lightening strikes

Question
Tom
Last night a very strong thunder storm passed over our house. It shook the house and caused a bright flash.
This morning I checked but all seemed Ok.
However, my 2000 Cavalier would not start. It turned over with a ckicking sound. It starts with a boost, but not without. Also there is a bit of white exhaust that was not there before.
I recently had it all tuned up so it should be running good.
Is it possible it was hit by lightening causing electrical problems?
Would this be a major fix or maybe just a new battery or something?
Also, I didnt check my policy, but it is a good one. Are lightening strikes covered if it has to be totalled off?
Thanks!

Answer
HI SUE,NOT RELATED WITH THE STORM SORRY,TIRES GROUND YOUR CAR...THE JUMPING PROBLEM IS MORE THEN LIKELY A BATTERY PROBLEM.,MORE THEN LIKELY WILL NEED NEW BATTERY AND CK THE CHARGING SYSTEM AS WELL. LIKE ALTERNTOR IS NOT CHARGING CORRECTLY.  THE WHITE SMOKES BOTHERS ME,THIS IS CAUSED BY A INTERNAL COOLANT LEAK. SUCH AS BAD HEADGASKET OR BAD HEAD. WHEN COOLANT GETS INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER IT BLOWS IT OUT THE EXHAUST AS WHITE SMOKE...HAVE THIS CHECKED SOON...