FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ala. – A 26-year-old woman was struck by lightning during Saturday’s storm in Franklin County, Alabama. The incident occurred amid severe weather conditions that swept through the area.
According to the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), the woman was initially transported to Hellen Keller Hospital by her family. Shortly after, she was transferred to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) for further medical treatment.
At this time, no updates have been provided regarding the woman’s condition since her arrival at UAB. EMA officials have yet to release further details about the circumstances surrounding the lightning strike.
The storm that impacted the region prompted several warnings and advisories, but it remains unclear whether the woman was outdoors at the time of the strike.
Authorities continue to monitor weather conditions in the area as the community remains shaken by the rare and dangerous event. Lightning strikes are a known hazard during severe storms, with the potential to cause serious injuries or even death.
Local officials are urging residents to remain cautious and seek shelter during severe weather events.
