Lightning — Lee, Florida
2007-09-10 · near Fort Myers, Lee, Florida
1
Direct deaths
Event narrative
A 53-year-old man was struck by lightning while standing on a pier on the Caloosahatchee River near Freemont Street. He was taken to the hospital and died the next day.
Wider weather episode
Scattered thunderstorms developed along the west coast sea breeze front late in the afternoon.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 48296. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.