Lightning in Custer County, Colorado

Lightning August 31, 2011 · Custer County, Colorado

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

The wider storm

Two men were setting up camp when they were struck by lightning. One man died and the other was knocked unconscious.

Began near Westcliffe (38.1240, -105.5870).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 346347. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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