Lightning — Sussex, New Jersey
2025-07-08 · near Hardystonville, Sussex, New Jersey
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
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.
Wider weather episode
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.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1284884. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.