Lightning in Indian River County, Florida

Lightning August 14, 2023 · Indian River County, Florida

Injuries

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 11 year old girl visiting from Minnesota was struck and severely injured by a lightning strike at Sebastian Inlet State Park. As of a September 1st news report, the girl was still unconscious and is expected to be permanently disabled. Her mom was also injured but was later released from the hospital. Time estimated via lightning strike data.

The wider storm

A young girl was struck and critically injured by a lightning strike near Sebastian Inlet. Her mom was also injured but was later released from the hospital.

Began near Sebastian (27.8600, -80.4500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1118342. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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