Lightning in Houston County, Alabama
Lightning July 26, 2017 · Houston County, Alabama
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A 16 years old boy was standing on the porch of his home when a nearby tree was struck by lightning off Willie Varnum Road. The lightning then jumped from the tree to the boy, killing him.
The wider storm
Scattered afternoon thunderstorms developed across the area with one person being struck by lightning.
Began near Keytons (31.1030, -85.3434).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 703127. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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