Lightning — Ulster, New York
2009-07-03 · near Highland, Ulster, New York
1
Direct deaths
Event narrative
A man was in the backyard of his home wrapping up an extension cord when lightning either struck the ground near him or the cord.
Wider weather episode
The region was under the influence of a departing upper level low and with surface heating the atmosphere became unstable enough for thunderstorm development during the mid afternoon into the early evening hours.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 172700. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.