Lightning — Alamosa, Colorado

1996-08-19 · near Alamosa, Alamosa, Colorado

Wider weather episode

Two 17 year-old seniors from Alamosa High School, Briana Sykes and Ryan Coulson were struck by lightning. They were knocked off their feet. Ms. Sykes was taken to the hospital for observation and suffered a minor burn on her earlobe.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5566665. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.