Lightning in Caldwell County, North Carolina

Lightning June 27, 2008 · Caldwell County, North Carolina

Injuries

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Eight firefighters working to contain a wildfire were treated for burns when lightning struck nearby.

Scattered severe storms affected western North Carolina during the afternoon and evening hours.

Began near Lenoir (36.0213, -81.5500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 121545. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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