Lightning in Ocean County, New Jersey

Lightning August 30, 2021 · Ocean County, New Jersey

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Seven individuals were struck by lightning in South Seaside Park, with one fatality.

The wider storm

A few thunderstorms developed over eastern New Jersey on August 30. Marginal environmental conditions precluded any severe weather in association with these storms. However, they approached several locations along the New Jersey Shore during the mid to late afternoon. Beaches were crowded on what had previously been a sunny and warm day, creating a dangerous situation due to the lightning being produced by the approaching storms. Sadly, a Seaside Park lifeguard was killed and several others in the same area were injured by a lightning strike.

Began near Seaside Park (39.9100, -74.0800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 976772. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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