Lightning — Apache, Arizona

2006-08-20 · near Mc Nary, Apache, Arizona

Event narrative

Three people sought shelter under a tree during a thunderstorm. Lightning stuck the tree. One person was killed and one person as injured. This happened about 8 miles south of McNary.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5529839. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.