Teen Boy Struck by Lightning in Central Park During Severe Thunderstorm

Central Park Lightning Strike

• ⚡ A 15-year-old boy was struck by lightning in Central Park near East 100th Street and East Drive.
• ⚠️ The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m., just before severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, thunder, and visible lightning rolled in.
• 🏥 EMS crews found the boy conscious, sitting against a fence, and he was transported to Cornell with neck injuries.
• ❓ His condition is currently unknown, but he is reported to be stable.

Severe Weather Impact

• 🌳 The wild weather also caused flash flooding in Brooklyn and damage in Queens, including a large tree falling on a parked car in Maspeth.
• ⚠️ Another tree in Maspeth brought down power lines, leading to reports of electricity loss for some residents.
• 💨 The thunderstorms are characterized as severe, rolling in and out quickly, and being hard-hitting.
• 🚶 Despite the weather, some park-goers were present, engaging in activities like walking and biking.