Lightning in Wilkinson County, Mississippi

Lightning July 13, 2008 · Wilkinson County, Mississippi

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

One person was killed and at least two others were injured when lightning struck a tree that they were standing under.

Isolated thunderstorms developed in an unstable atmosphere.

Began near Centreville (31.1000, -91.0700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 126549. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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