A person was injured by a lightning strike in New York City's Central Park as severe thunderstorms swept through the Tri-State on Thursday afternoon. The storms triggered a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and prompted safety warnings from officials for residents to seek shelter.

A teenager is speaking out after surviving a lightning strike in New York City's Central Park — and says he feels extra lucky after making a decision that in hindsight wasn't the smartest.

A 15-year-old boy survived a lightning strike in Central Park during a severe thunderstorm, with injuries concentrated on his neck. The city experienced power outages and storm damage.