Lightning — Harnett, North Carolina
2015-04-09 · near Rockefeller Estates, Harnett, North Carolina
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A woman was out walking her 2 dogs when lightning struck her and her dogs just outside her home. The dogs died instantly, while she passed away several days later.
Wider weather episode
A lightning fatality occurred during a round of early morning sub severe storms. A woman was out walking her 2 dogs when lightning struck her and her dogs just outside her home. The dogs died instantly, while she passed away several days later.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 566833. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.