Lightning in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Lightning August 7, 2018 · Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Injuries

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Six people from the set up crew of Anne Arundel County National Night Out event were struck by lightning in a field. All were released from the hospital.

The wider storm

An upper level low near the region combined with high instability and increasing winds aloft to produce thunderstorms, some of which became severe.

Began near Tipton Aaf Arpt (39.1000, -76.7600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 775022. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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