Lightning — Okaloosa, Florida

2015-08-12 · near Eglin Vlg, Okaloosa, Florida

Event narrative

Lightning struck near a battalion of Army Ranger Trainees on Eglin Air Force Base in southern Okaloosa County. Four instructors and 40 trainees were evaluated, and 20 (3 instructors and 17 students) were hospitalized overnight.

Wider weather episode

Lightning from an isolated, pulse thunderstorm resulted in numerous injuries on Eglin Air Force Base during a training operation.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 588578. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.