Lightning in Sussex County, New Jersey

Lightning July 8, 2025 · Sussex County, New Jersey

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Local news reports that a 28 year old man was injured from a lightning strike while golfing. He later died from his injuries. Time estimated from radar and lightning data.

The wider storm

A cold front slowly moved into New Jersey, with showers and thunderstorms developing in a very unstable and tropical airmass. Strong to severe thunderstorms developed, producing damaging wind gusts and large hail across portions of the state.

Began near Hardystonville (41.1400, -74.5800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1284884. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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