Lightning in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Lightning September 25, 2009 · New Hanover County, North Carolina

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A thunderstorm moved quickly into the Wrightsville Beach area, and lightning struck a young man swimming near the Crystal Pier.

Lightning killed a swimmer at Wrightsville Beach.

Began near Wrightsville Beach (34.2200, -77.8000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 195959. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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