Lightning in Bristol County, Rhode Island

Lightning June 24, 2008 · Bristol County, Rhode Island

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 42 year old man was hit by lightning while fishing on a jetty. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.

The wider storm

A slow moving cold front provided a focus for severe thunderstorms. These thunderstorms produced very heavy rain that resulted in flash flooding, hail, and damaging winds.

Began near Bristol (41.6700, -71.2700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 119812. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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