Lightning — Overton, Tennessee

1998-08-11 · near Northeast Portion, Overton, Tennessee

Event narrative

Lightning struck a man while working in his tobacco field in the Wirmingham community. A bolt of lightning struck him in the back of his head. The lightning bolt also knocked down 2 others nearby.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5666682. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.