Lightning in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Lightning June 29, 2022 · Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Death

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Metairie (29.9800, -90.1500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1044700. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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