Lightning — Weakley, Tennessee

2018-05-28 · near Pillowville, Weakley, Tennessee

Event narrative

Weakley County Sheriff stated deputies and a McKenzie ambulance responded to 1280 Blaylock Store Road late Monday afternoon. A group of children had been playing outside under a tree at the residence when the tree was struck by lightning. One of the children was killed by the lightning strike.

Wider weather episode

The remnants of Tropical Cyclone Alberto produced scattered thunderstorms across portions of west Tennessee during the afternoon and early evening hours of May 28th.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 754296. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.