Lightning — Jefferson, Louisiana

2022-06-29 · near Metairie, Jefferson, Louisiana

Event narrative

A roofer was struck and killed by a lightning strike. Time estimated by radar.

Wider weather episode

A cold front trying to move through the region began to stall as it reached south Louisiana. This boundary became the focus for numerous showers and thunderstorms. One of those storms over New Orleans metro was producing frequent lightning. A roofer was struck and killed by a lightning strike in Metairie.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1044700. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.