Lightning in Sumter County, Florida
Lightning June 15, 2010 · Sumter County, Florida
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Lightning struck a rotted 45-foot tall oak tree causing it to fall onto a manufactured home in Lake Panasoffkee. The two residents of the home were inside their living room when the tree fell onto them, killing a 59-year-old female and critically injuring a 58-year-old male.
The wider storm
Scattered afternoon thunderstorms developed along sea breeze boundaries in a hot and moderately moist environment.
Began near Lake Panasoffkee (28.8094, -82.1444).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 238054. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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