Lightning — Onslow, North Carolina

2017-07-11 · near (nca)mcas New River, Onslow, North Carolina

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 717500. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.