Lightning — Dane, Wisconsin

2007-08-27 · near Downtown Madison, Dane, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Lightning struck the golf bag and then a 75-year-old male golfer who was standing under a tree during a thunderstorm. He was instantly killed. He was playing at the Odana Golf Course on the southwest side of Madison.

Wider weather episode

A large convective thunderstorm complex moved southeast through southern Wisconsin during the mid-morning hours and gradually diminished in strength. On the back side of the thunderstorm complex a wake low pressure formed, which resulted in a tight surface pressure gradient. The tight pressure gradient generated strong gusty southeast winds up to around 40 knots (46 mph).

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 57772. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.