Lightning — Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico
2017-09-05 · near Juana Diaz, Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A 63-yr old fisherman died by a lightning strike. The man anchored his boat on the beach in Barrio Capitanejo at Juana Diaz, when a lightning struck on the water.
Wider weather episode
Flash flood watch in effect due to the proximity of Hurricane Irma. Showers, thunderstorms, very strong winds were expected.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 731651. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.