Lightning in Onslow County, North Carolina

Lightning July 11, 2017 · Onslow County, North Carolina

Death

Injury

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Two marines were struck by lightning while working on aircraft at New River MCAS. One of the marines passed away several days later due to serious injuries sustained from the lightning strike.

The wider storm

Two marines were struck by lightning on July 11. One of the marines subsequently passed away from serious injuries sustained by the lightning strike several days later.

Began near (nca)mcas New River (34.7000, -77.4200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 717500. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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