Lightning — Will, Illinois
2018-09-03 · near Barbers Corners, Will, Illinois
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A man was struck by lightning in Whalon Lake Forest Preserve and died a few days later.
Wider weather episode
Strong to severe thunderstorms moved across portions of northern Illinois during the afternoon of September 3rd.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 785023. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.