Lightning — Palm Beach, Florida

2007-07-30 · near Boca Raton, Palm Beach, Florida

Event narrative

A 20-year-old male was struck while lightning while playing soccer at Lake Wyman Park in Boca Raton. The victim went to the hospital and died 3 days later. Time of lightning strike is estimated.

A thunderstorm had passed through the park and the victim along with a group of friends took refuge in a park restroom. After the rain stopped, the group went back outside. Lightning struck shortly thereafter, striking the ground near the victim and traveled along the wet grass, entering the victim's left foot. There was a hole in his left shoe and both his socks were burned off.

Wider weather episode

Lightning struck a 20-year old man in Boca Raton during the afternoon of July 30th.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 50383. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.