Lightning — Colbert, Alabama

2010-10-24 · near Valdosta, Colbert, Alabama

Event narrative

Two men were working outside of the Colbert Steam Plant, when they were struck. One man was revived and transported to the hospital in critical condition before passing away. The other man was admitted and released from the hospital.

Wider weather episode

A quasi-linear convective system (QLCS) produced three tornadoes in northeast Alabama, including one EF-2 which tracked through portions of Jackson and DeKalb Counties. Severe weather began as early as late evening on the 24th and lasted through the pre-dawn hours on the 25th. Two people were also injured by lightning in Colbert County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 265205. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.