Lightning — Lawrence, Alabama

2016-07-19 · near Hatton, Lawrence, Alabama

Event narrative

A 20 year old male was struck by lightning at his residence near the Hatton area in Lawrence County. At the time of strike, he was outside viewing the parent storm which was estimated to be approx. 5-10 miles away. As he headed back inside the house, lightning bounced off a few trees and struck him. He was transported to UAB where he later died from his injuries.

Wider weather episode

A 20 year old male was fatally struck by lightning near Ne Smith in Lawrence County. Lightning sparked a fire on a roof of a food service company in Madison. Additionally, strong thunderstorms over southern DeKalb County produced wind gusts to nearly 50 MPH causing minor metal roof damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 638303. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.