Teen sheltered under a tree to ‘ride out the storm’, then lightning struck

During a sudden thunderstorm in Central Park, a 15-year-old boy was struck by lightning while sheltering under a tree. Yassin Khalifa, a high school student, suffered second-degree burns but is expected to recover fully. The incident occurred amidst widespread disruptions caused by severe weather across the Tri-State area, highlighting the dangers of seeking shelter under trees during storms.