Lightning — Sabine, Louisiana

2015-07-04 · near Negreet, Sabine, Louisiana

Event narrative

Lightning struck a tree at the Cypress Bend Park Resort on Toledo Bend in Sabine Parish around 7 pm on July 4th. Six people were struck adjacent to the tree and were taken to the Sabine Medical Center. They complained of chest-pains and headaches but were treated and released at the hospital. An RV camper and a truck were also reportedly damaged during the lightning strike.

Wider weather episode

Widespread thunderstorm activity across Southern Arkansas during the morning hours of July 4th created a cold pool outflow boundary that moved from east to west across Northern Louisiana during the afternoon and evening hours. A few of these storms were strong to severe producing strong wind gusts and frequent cloud to ground lightning.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 576049. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.