Storm Report - August 4, 2011

By Pete Kosednar
Scottsdale Arizona News

2 NW Grand Canyon Village
1:45 PM
Lat Lon Map: 36.07N 112.18W
Storm Fatality: Lightning strike near Mojave Point, located on Hermit Road on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Park officials say an 64-year old female German national was killed and five people with her were also injured during the lightning strike. It is unknown if the lightning struck the victim directly.

6 NE Nogales
2:26 PM
Lat Lon Map: 31.43N 110.86W
Thunderstorm Wind Gust: Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS) reports measured wind gust of 71 MPH.

Source: NWS