Lightning — Orleans, Louisiana
2000-06-04 · near New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
2
Direct deaths
Event narrative
Two men were struck by lightning on while standing under a tree on a golf course where they sought shelter during a thunderstorm. The two men died from the injuries on June 6, 2000 and June 9, 2000, respectively.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5152787. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.