A lightning strike killed someone Tuesday night in Chester County, the coroner confirmed to our news partners at Channel 9. It happened in the Chester Homes community.
Chester County and its surrounding area were continuously pounded by strong storms that packed heavy lightning, strong winds and large hail. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for the South Carolina county that expired at 7:15 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning for Chester County continued until 8:45 p.m.