Lightning in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Lightning July 27, 2008 · Monmouth County, New Jersey

Death

Injuries

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

A strong cold frontal passage triggered severe thunderstorms across New Jersey on the afternoon of the 27th.

Began near Atlantic Highlands (40.4753, -74.0089).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 124995. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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