Lightning — Gunnison, Colorado

2020-07-17 · near (guc)gunnison Co Arp, Gunnison, Colorado

Event narrative

Three individuals camping near Gunnison Colorado were struck by lightning as a thunderstorms passed through. All three were injured, with one 15 year old male seeking medical treatment.

Wider weather episode

Scattered afternoon thunderstorms moved over Gunnison, Colorado with lightning striking near a campground. The lightning directly impacted a local campground where 3 campers were injured.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 946983. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.