Lightning — Houston, Alabama
2017-07-26 · near Keytons, Houston, Alabama
1
Direct deaths
Event narrative
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.
Wider weather episode
Scattered afternoon thunderstorms developed across the area with one person being struck by lightning.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 703127. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.