Lightning — Dunn, Wisconsin

2021-08-24 · near Menomonie, Dunn, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Lightning struck two construction workers. One died and the other was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

Wider weather episode

The local sheriff in Dunn County reported two individuals that were working at a construction site in Menomonie, Wisconsin, Tuesday morning, August 24th, were struck by lightning.

A 60-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. A 20-year-old man was taken to Mayo in Eau Claire with serious injuries.

Dunn County authorities said the crew was working on a pole shed under a partial roof on ladders when the lightning struck.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 971731. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.