Lightning — Harris, Texas
2012-07-15 · near Little York, Harris, Texas
2
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
Event narrative
Two men who were playing soccer were killed by a lightning strike while seeking shelter under a tree on the perimeter of the field. A third man was injured.
Wider weather episode
Two men were killed when they sought refuge under a tree during a thunderstorm.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 383393. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.