In 2025, there were 21 reported deaths from lightning across the country with two already reported this year. As lightning safety awareness week kicks off, meteorologist Chris Vagasky spoke to FOX Weather about how to stay safe during severe storms.
MARGATE, Fla. — A mother and her 2-year-old daughter were killed during a lighting strike in Margate, Florida, Sunday afternoon, officials said.
Police said officers and the fire department responded to a 911 call of a lighting strike around 2:30 p.m.
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FILE -A lightning bolt strikes the ground in Orlando, Florida on Aug. 6, 2025.
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31-year-old Kenya Glasgow and her daughter were taken to different hospitals where they were both pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Police said they are still investigating the incident.
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According to the National Lightning Safety Council, 12 people have been killed by lightning in 2026 and lightning can strike the ground as much as 10 miles away from the thunderstorm from which it originates.
