Lightning — Albany, Wyoming

2023-07-27 · near Buford, Albany, Wyoming

Event narrative

An active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force was struck by lightning while outdoors on the grounds at Francis E. Warren Air Force Base. The lightning strike hit a military vehicle while the individual was in contact with the vehicle frame.

Wider weather episode

A strong thunderstorm developed west of Cheyenne during the afternoon of the 27th producing a lightning strike injuring an individual at Francis E. Warren Air Force Base.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1106057. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.