Lightning — Martin, Florida

2017-05-17 · near Jensen Beach, Martin, Florida

Event narrative

A weak developing thunderstorm over the nearshore waters off Martin County moved westward over Jensen Beach during the late afternoon. A 47-year-old construction worker was seriously injured when he was struck by lightning while working on a pool and club house at Ocean Breeze Park. Other co-workers on the site performed CPR until first responders arrived. The injured man was then transported to a local hospital in critical condition, and later to a regional medical center in West Palm Beach. The man died from the lightning injuries over a month later.

Wider weather episode

A weak developing thunderstorm over the nearshore waters off Martin County moved westward over Jensen Beach during the late afternoon. A construction worker was stuck by lightning, transported to the hospital and later died from the injuries.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 694639. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.