Lightning — Pinellas, Florida
2014-05-14 · near Oakhurst, Pinellas, Florida
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A male construction worker at 7245 102nd Lane North in Seminole was struck and killed by a lightning strike.
Wider weather episode
Sub-severe thunderstorms formed across the peninsula during the early afternoon hours. They produced numerous cloud-to-ground lightning strikes across the area, with two separate lightning fatalities reported. Additionally, thunderstorm wind damage was reported to a carport.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 506440. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.