Lightning — Stark, Ohio
2017-08-02 · near North Brewster, Stark, Ohio
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
An 82 year old man was struck by lightning and killed while working outside. This incident occurred just outside of Brewster.
Wider weather episode
A cold front moved across northern Ohio on August 2nd. Scattered thunderstorms developed along this front. At least one of the thunderstorms became severe.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 730576. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.