Lightning in Durham County, North Carolina

Lightning June 10, 2011 · Durham County, North Carolina

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 45 year old male died when he was struck by lightning while feeding his livestock.

Scattered thunderstorms developed along an upper shear axis as strong daytime heating

resulted in moderate instability across the area.

Began near Gorman (36.0185, -78.7859).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 332456. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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