Lightning — Bronx, New York
2021-08-12 · near Wakefield, Bronx, New York
1
Direct deaths
6
Injuries
Event narrative
Six people were struck by lightning at Orchard Beach. They were all transported to the hospital. One of them, a 13-year-old boy died due to his injuries.
Wider weather episode
A low pressure trough in a hot and humid air mass triggered severe thunderstorms across Southeastern New York.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 978034. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.