Lightning in Forsyth County, Georgia
Lightning June 25, 2007 · Forsyth County, Georgia
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
WSB Television of Atlanta reported that a 27-year old male construction worker was killed when struck by lightning. The individual was working on a house under construction. He and other workers sought shelter in the structure during the thunderstorm.
The wider storm
June 25th proved to be one of the more significant severe weather days during the month. This was the result of a strong short wave in westerly flow aloft and a very unstable and moist atmosphere present over the area. Damaging downburst winds, large hail, and most significantly a number of lightning incidents were reported.
Began near Cumming (34.1693, -84.1871).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 43149. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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