Lightning — Pine, Minnesota

2013-08-26 · near Sturgeon Lake, Pine, Minnesota

Event narrative

The Pine County Sheriff reported that a male was struck by lightning about 4 miles east-southeast of Sturgeon Lake, MN on Alder Loop in a development called Hogan's Acres. The individual passed away from his injuries after being taken by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Moose Lake, MN. The investigation showed that the 53 year old male victim was standing in a large puddle of water near a tree when the tree and victim were struck by lightning.

Wider weather episode

Severe thunderstorms brought large hail and damaging winds to parts of northeast Minnesota on August 26th.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 474795. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.