Lightning in Escambia County, Alabama

Lightning July 6, 2009 · Escambia County, Alabama

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Monday morning Dawn Yoder of Atmore was struck by lightning at her home. She was found 10 to 15 minutes after the lightning strike by her family members and transported to the hospital where she later died on July 8th.

The wider storm

Mrs. Dawn Yoder of Atmore, Alabama was struck and seriously injured while taking out the garbage at her residence on the morning of July 6th. She later died on July 8th.

Began near Wawbeek (30.9986, -87.3308).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 200147. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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