Lightning — St. Johns, Florida

2025-07-12 · near St Augustine Beach, St. Johns, Florida

Event narrative

Three individuals were struck by lightning at the Saint Augustine Beach Pier. Officials said an elderly man was transported in critical condition to a local trauma center and the other person was transported with minor injuries to a local hospital. All three survived.

Wider weather episode

Moist southwest steering flow focused the afternoon and early evening sea breeze merger toward the I-95 corridor. Storm produced locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds and lightning. Three people were struck and injured by lighting in St. Augustine Beach FL.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1275506. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.