Lightning in Orange County, Florida
Lightning August 16, 2011 · Orange County, Florida
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A lightning strike hit near the Laguna Restaurant at SeaWorld's Discovery Cove. Three guests on the restaurant patio and five water park staff nearby at an adjacent photo shop were indirectly struck and sustained minor injuries. All persons were examined, treated, and released from local hospitals and urgent care centers.
The wider storm
Eight people were indirectly struck and injured by a lightning strike during a non-severe thunderstorm. Five of the individuals were water park staff, and three were park guests.
Began near Vineland (28.4100, -81.4600).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 324347. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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