Lightning in Essex County, New York

Lightning June 30, 2001 · Essex County, New York

Injuries

The wider storm

A weak trough or convergence line moved across northern New York during the afternoon of June 30th. Thunderstorms preceded and accompanied this trough. Around 1 PM EDT (Noon EST) lightning struck Algonquin Peak which is about 4 miles south of Lake Placid. Two hikers were knocked unconscious while 11 others received minor burns.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5256064. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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