Lightning — Wake, North Carolina

2018-07-28 · near Knightdale, Wake, North Carolina

Event narrative

A 41 year old male was struck by lightning and was taken to the hospital to be treated for his injuries. The victim subsequently passed away from his injuries.

Wider weather episode

A quasi-stationary front, bisecting central NC, provided a focus point for scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms. Thanks to a moist and unstable airmass, a few of these storms breached the severe limit, resulting in isolated wind damage, and localized flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 776801. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.