Lightning — Franklin, North Carolina

1996-08-07 · near New Hope, Franklin, North Carolina

Wider weather episode

A man and his dog were killed by lightning while walking along NC 98 West. The strike occurred from a thunderstorm moving away from the area. No heavy rain was occurring at the time.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5568611. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.