Lightning — Monmouth, New Jersey
2008-07-27 · near Atlantic Highlands, Monmouth, New Jersey
1
Direct deaths
2
Injuries
Event narrative
Lightning struck and killed a 38-year-old male and injured his two companions while they were walking on the beach at the Gateway recreation area in Sandy Hook. They were on Beach Area B when they were struck. An injured male and female were both in stable condition at a local hospital.
Wider weather episode
A strong cold frontal passage triggered severe thunderstorms across New Jersey on the afternoon of the 27th.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 124995. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.