Lightning — New Hanover, North Carolina
2009-09-25 · near Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover, North Carolina
1
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
Event narrative
A thunderstorm moved quickly into the Wrightsville Beach area, and lightning struck a young man swimming near the Crystal Pier.
Wider weather episode
Lightning killed a swimmer at Wrightsville Beach.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 195959. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.