Lightning — Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
2019-06-13 · near Weltytown, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
2
Direct deaths
Event narrative
Two teenagers were struck by lightning while fishing and killed.
Wider weather episode
On the evening of June 13th two teenagers were struck by lightning and died from a passing storm. No severe thunderstorm warning was issued for this event, no severe wind or hail was reported in the area. The two teens were fishing in a local park, on a peninsula, and took shelter under a tree.
Article: https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/06/recent-high-school-graduates-both-18-killed-in-pa-lightning-strike-report.html.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 844277. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.