Lightning — Jackson, North Carolina

1999-08-08 · near Cashiers, Jackson, North Carolina

Wider weather episode

Lightning struck 3 people hiking at Whiteside Cliffs near the Macon county line and South Carolina state line, and at an elevation of 4900 feet. A teenage boy died and the two others were injured.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5714156. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.