Lightning in Hendry County, Florida
Lightning June 8, 2013 · Hendry County, Florida
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A 57 year old male died and his 56 year old friend was injured when their boat was struck by lightning on Lake Okeechobee. The two men were boating and decided to dock at the Clewiston boat ramps as a thunderstorm approached. As they were making their way back to Clewiston, lightning struck their boat and both men were knocked unconscious. Some time later, the 56 year old male awoke and called 911 after realizing what happened. Hendry County EMS arrived on the scene and transported the unconscious male to Hendry County Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The other male was later taken to Palms West Hospital to be treated for his injuries.
The wider storm
A moist and unstable atmosphere led to scattered afternoon thunderstorms across the interior of South Florida.
Began near Clewiston (26.7640, -80.9180).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 461678. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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