Lightning in Madison County, Alabama
Lightning August 21, 2010 · Madison County, Alabama
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A man working on a air conditioning unit was indirectly struck by lightning. He was transported to the hospital.
The wider storm
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.
Began near Huntsville (34.7300, -86.6200).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 258403. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
Tornadoes near your address
See every tornado that passed near a place you know, measured to its path.
We couldn’t get your location. Check that location access is allowed for this site, or type an address.