Lightning in Lawrence County, Alabama

Lightning July 19, 2016 · Lawrence County, Alabama

Death

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Hatton (34.5800, -87.4200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 638303. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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