Thunderstorm Wind — Gaston, North Carolina

2012-03-23 · near South Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina

Event narrative

A partially rotted tree fell on and crushed a vehicle on Stagecoach Rd, killing two occupants and seriously injuring a third.

Wider weather episode

A thunderstorm outflow boundary crossed Gaston County during the evening hours. While the winds were well below severe limits, a partially rotten tree was blown onto a car, killing two people and seriously injuring a third.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 371334. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.