Lightning in Piscataquis County, Maine

Lightning August 5, 2023 · Piscataquis County, Maine

Injury

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A person doing yard work at their home was struck by lightning and injured. The person was transported to the hospital in stable condition. The person was conscious and talking while being transported.

The wider storm

An upper low and associated cold pool aloft crossed the region during the afternoon of the 5th. Steep lapse rates with diurnal heating and the cold pool aloft supported thunderstorm development during the afternoon. Some of the thunderstorms produced hail. Several individuals were also struck by lightning.

Began near Molunkus (45.2900, -68.8400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1135538. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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