Strong Wind — Mecklenburg, North Carolina
2008-03-09 · Mecklenburg, North Carolina
1
Direct deaths
45 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Gusty winds toppled a large tree, which fell on a vehicle at the corner of East Bvd and Asheville Place. The impact killed the 53-year-old woman driving the vehicle.
Wider weather episode
Gusty winds toppled a large tree, which fell on a vehicle at the corner of East Bvd and Asheville Place in Charlotte. The impact killed the 53-year-old woman driving the vehicle.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 89746. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.