Lightning — Jefferson, Alabama
2007-06-27 · near Hueytown, Jefferson, Alabama
6
Injuries
Event narrative
Lightning struck a drilling rig at the Shoal Creek Mine in western Jefferson County. The lightning ignited methane gas in the mine, and six miners were injured by the subsequent fire.
Wider weather episode
Afternoon heating caused several isolated severe thunderstorms.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 45327. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.