Lightning in Ulster County, New York

Lightning July 3, 2009 · Ulster County, New York

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Highland (41.7200, -73.9800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 172700. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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