Thunderstorm Wind in Gaston County, North Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind March 23, 2012 · Gaston County, North Carolina

46 mph

Estimated gust (40 kt)

Deaths

Injury

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near South Gastonia (35.2170, -81.2140).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 371334. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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