Lightning — Manatee, Florida
2016-06-13 · near Myakka Head, Manatee, Florida
1
Direct deaths
2
Injuries
Event narrative
Three farm workers were struck by lightning while loading a truck. One was killed and the other two sustained injuries.
Wider weather episode
An afternoon thunderstorm in Manatee county produced widespread lightning. One strike killed a man while injuring two others.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 634470. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.