Lightning in Suffolk County, Massachusetts

Lightning August 5, 2010 · Suffolk County, Massachusetts

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 50 year old man was struck by lightning while walking in an area known as the Sugar Bowl in South Boston. Lightning struck him in the head, passing through his back and exiting his feet. He collapsed in cardiac arrest and was revived and hospitalized for several days before dying from his injuries.

The wider storm

A cold front moved through the area producing thunderstorms and heavy rain across Southern New England.

Began near South Boston (42.3362, -71.0118).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 255786. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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