Lightning in Wake County, North Carolina

Lightning July 28, 2018 · Wake County, North Carolina

Death

Injury

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Knightdale (35.7500, -78.5200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 776801. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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