Lightning — Jackson, Illinois

2007-03-29 · near Carbondale, Jackson, Illinois

Event narrative

An 18-year-old high school student was struck and killed by lightning at a track meet. The lightning strike occurred on the school's campus just before the start of the track meet. Witnesses stated there was little rain, thunder, or lightning prior to the fatal strike. The student was declared dead on arrival at the hospital.

Wider weather episode

A non-severe thunderstorm produced a lightning strike that killed a high school athlete.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 19455. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.