It happened at Pensacola Beach today as numerous people were awaiting a performance by the Blue Angles.
4 people were struck in a matter of minutes.
The line of strong thunderstorms grounded the Blue Angels but also grounded all medical rescue choppers.
The Blue Angels will reschedule for tomorrow weather permitting.
This is a partial report from the web site of WKRG-TV, Mobile.
Thanks also to W.L. Powell, our 33/40 Skywatcher based in Foley for a heads up on this story.
He has also measured 1.99 inches of rain in Foley so far today!.
Report from Scott McCllellan at work near Mobile Airport: “Visibility about 50 feet in pouring rain , estimated 3 inches in last 45 minutes. Worst lightning I have ever seen in my 36 years.”
Very heavy storms over Mobile and Mobile Bay
A FOLLOWUP REPORT
The news department of another TV station in the area reported that three persons were hospitalized from the lightning strikes.
…Lightning is frightening
