Lightning in Hancock County, Maine
Lightning August 5, 2023 · Hancock County, Maine
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
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.
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 West Ellsworth (44.5500, -68.5700).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1135547. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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