Lightning in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Lightning July 14, 2016 · East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Death

Injury

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Two men who had been working on a roof in the 11800 block of Old Hammond Highway sought shelter under a tree as thunderstorms passed through. Lightning struck the tree, killing one of the men and injuring the other. The time of the event was estimated.

The wider storm

Strong thunderstorms developed across Southeast Louisiana, Southern Mississippi, and the adjacent coastal waters.

Began near Millerville (30.4400, -91.0500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 640420. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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