Lightning in Broward County, Florida

Lightning June 8, 2009 · Broward County, Florida

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

Thunderstorms developed along the east coast sea breeze during the afternoon hours, resulting in numerous lightning strikes across the area.

Began near Coral Spgs (26.2794, -80.2315).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 181067. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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