Lightning — Collier, Florida

2025-06-21 · near Marco, Collier, Florida

Event narrative

Marco Island Police Department reported three minor injuries associated with lightning striking a tiki hut along Marco Island Beach. All three individuals were transported for further assessment.

Wider weather episode

Lightning injuries were reported with afternoon thunderstorms that developed along the Gulf sea breeze in Southwest Florida on June 21, 2025.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1274540. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.