Lightning in Gadsden County, Florida
Lightning July 21, 2024 · Gadsden County, Florida
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
At 3:30 pm EDT on July 21, 2024, an employee working as a roofer for a roofing contractor was installing a single ply roof over an existing metal roof when a storm approached. As the crew was covering up their tools, the employee was struck by lightning. The employee died from multiple injuries due to the lightning strike.
The wider storm
Scattered thunderstorms developed during the afternoon hours in a typical summertime environment. A few storms produced gusty winds with isolated impacts. In addition, there was one fatality due to a lightning strike in Gadsden county.
Began near Douglas City (30.5893, -84.6069).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1280654. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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