Lightning — East Baton Rouge, Louisiana
2016-07-14 · near Millerville, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana
1
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
Event narrative
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.
Wider weather episode
Strong thunderstorms developed across Southeast Louisiana, Southern Mississippi, and the adjacent coastal waters.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 640420. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.