Lightning — Escambia, Alabama

2009-07-06 · near Wawbeek, Escambia, Alabama

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 200147. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.