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Lightning October 22, 2018 · Harris County, Texas

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A roofer was installing metal paneling to a commercial building under construction. Lightning struck the employee, resulting in electrocution and blunt force head trauma based on OSHA report.

The wider storm

Lightning struck a construction worker who died from electrocution and blunt force trauma.

Began near East Haven (29.6164, -95.2923).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 863758. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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