Lightning in Glades County, Florida
Lightning June 8, 2012 · Glades County, Florida
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A 51 year old male died when he was struck by lightning while boating on Lake Okeechobee during a fishing tournament. In addition, 1 other male on the boat was knocked unconscious and later was examined at a local hospital and released.
The wider storm
An upper level trough of low pressure moved across Central Florida causing numerous thunderstorms to develop over South Florida including Lake Okeechobee during the afternoon.
Began near Lakeport (26.9700, -80.8864).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 390571. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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