Lightning in Pinellas County, Florida
Lightning July 21, 2019 · Pinellas County, Florida
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Numerous local TV stations reported 8 injuries due to a lightning strike along Clearwater Beach. One man in his 30s suffered a direct strike and went into cardiac arrest. He was sent to the hospital in critical condition where he ultimately died three days later. Three others were taken to the same hospital. A fifth was taken to Tampa General Hospital to be treated for burns. The remaining three opted not to go to the hospital.
The wider storm
Afternoon thunderstorms produced localized gusty winds across Citrus County knocking down trees in the area. Additionally, 8 people on Clearwater Beach were struck by lightning by a developing thunderstorm.
Began near Clearwater Beach (27.9800, -82.8300).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 829416. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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