Lightning — Hancock, Maine

2023-08-05 · near West Ellsworth, Hancock, Maine

Event narrative

A family of 3 was struck by lightning at the Patten Pond Campground. All the victims were checked by EMT's who determined that no injuries had occurred. Hospitalization was not required. The time is estimated.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1135547. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.