Lightning — Madison, Alabama

2010-08-21 · near Huntsville, Madison, Alabama

Event narrative

A man working on a air conditioning unit was indirectly struck by lightning. He was transported to the hospital.

Wider weather episode

Very hot and humid conditions developed during the afternoon hours on the 21st. As a result, numerous strong and a few severe thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front during the evening hours. One of the storms knocked trees down near the towns of Hazel Green and Meridianville. One man was indirectly struck by lightning while working on an air conditioning unit. Fortunately, his injuries were reportedly minor.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 258403. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.