Lightning — Lamar, Mississippi
2016-06-27 · near Baxterville, Lamar, Mississippi
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A 24 year old man was struck and killed by lightning as he and another man were standing outside of a residence near a truck.
Wider weather episode
Showers and thunderstorms developed across the region. Damaging wind gusts and destructive lightning occurred during the afternoon and evening with some of these storms.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 634338. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.