Lightning — Tangipahoa, Louisiana

2012-04-11 · near Wadesboro, Tangipahoa, Louisiana

Event narrative

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriffs Office reported the fatality of two fishermen due to a lightning strike along the Natalbany River. The two men had taken shelter from thunderstorms in a small metal tin structure. The nearby trees showed evidence of being struck by lightning.

Wider weather episode

A stationary front over southeast Louisiana provided a focus for the development of thunderstorms. A few storms became severe during the afternoon hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 367330. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.