Lightning — Manatee, Florida

2024-07-25 · near Gillett, Manatee, Florida

Event narrative

Broadcast media relayed report of a structure fire caused by lightning in Palmetto. Minor damage occured, however, there were no injuries reported.

Wider weather episode

Lightning from afternoon thunderstorms associated with the sea breeze causes 1 fatality and 3 injuries near St Petersburg in Pinellas County, and a structure fire near Palmetto in Manatee County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1204300. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.