Lightning — Collier, Florida
2016-05-28 · near Golden Gate, Collier, Florida
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
OSHA reported a fatality due to a lightning strike to a construction worker who was struck while working on a roof. The date of death was reported to be the following day, May 29th, 2016.
Wider weather episode
Scattered afternoon thunderstorms affected the South Florida peninsula due to typical late May high moisture and instability.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 704162. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.