Lightning — Broward, Florida
2009-06-08 · near Coral Spgs, Broward, Florida
1
Direct deaths
Event narrative
A 53-year-old lawn care worker was struck and killed by a lightning strike as he was cutting grass at an apartment building in Coral Springs.
Wider weather episode
Thunderstorms developed along the east coast sea breeze during the afternoon hours, resulting in numerous lightning strikes across the area.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 181067. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.