Lightning — Seminole, Florida

2024-07-15 · near Forest City, Seminole, Florida

Event narrative

A 17 year-old male from Altamonte Springs was struck by lightning while outside performing lawn maintenance at his neighbor's home. The victim stated in interviews with local media that rain had just started to fall at the time of the incident. The victim was transported to the hospital and made a full recovery within several days.

Wider weather episode

A teenager performing lawn maintenance was injured by a lightning strike in Altamonte Springs.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1183787. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.