Lightning in Chatham County, Georgia

Lightning August 24, 2019 · Chatham County, Georgia

Injuries

$2.0M

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The media and emergency management indicated a fire was initiated by lightning at an apartment complex located along the 5000 Block of Garrard Avenue. The roof and 3rd floor of the 1300 apartment building was primarily involved in the fire, but the entire building was considered a complete loss. Three firefighters had indirect injuries associated with the fire, one from a roof collapse, one from second degree burns and another from third degree burns. All are expected to make a full recovery. Thirty residents were also left without a home.

The wider storm

Deep moisture building ahead of an approaching cold front led to several thunderstorms across Southeast Georgia.

Began near Fairway Oaks (32.0400, -81.1500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 853015. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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