Lightning — Duval, Florida
2015-08-20 · near Wesconnett, Duval, Florida
1
Direct deaths
Event narrative
Lightning struck a tree, which then struck a moving vehicle along Jammes Road at the intersection of Turknett Road. The driver was killed due to the falling tree. The car then drove into the ditch.
Wider weather episode
Prevailing westerly steering flow combined with a moist and unstable airmass produced scattered strong to severe afternoon and evening storms.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 598959. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.