Electrical problem
2001 BMW 525 6 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic 65000 miles
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what could be causing my battery to be loosing charge after a thunderstorm?

I'm not sure how the two could be related. What is the age of the battery? If it is more than 5 years old, I would consider replacement. A parasitic draw test would be a starting place if the battery passes muster.