Lightning — Hamilton, Florida

2018-04-07 · near White Spgs, Hamilton, Florida

Event narrative

A lightning strike killed one woman and injured 4 others at the Woodpecker Mud Bog event near White Springs.

Wider weather episode

A strengthening upper level trough increased wind shear over the region ahead of an approaching cold front. Unstable conditions developed ahead of the low with a few strong thunderstorms developing in the afternoon across the Suwanee River Valley.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 749643. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.