Watch: Dash Cam Footage Shows Tree Falling on Car– High Wind Continues Wednesday
We meteorologists often talk about high wind and the dangers it poses, but it’s not often a video sums it up so well.
Below is an incredible video of a tree in high winds falling on a moving car.
It’s a must see, but just watch the volume– when a tree falls with someone to hear it, it makes a lot of noise!
Insane dash cam video from Canon City captured the moment a tree fell onto a car in yesterday's high winds. Luckily the driver, Richard Lehl, wasn't injured.
Posted by 9NEWS (KUSA) on Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Thankfully the driver, Richard Lehl, made it out unharmed! As hard as it is to believe after watching the video!
A Windy History
Incredibly powerful winds stretched from the Rocky Mountains to the Upper Midwest.
Just check out some of these gusts from the National Weather Service
Wind Gusts for March 7th across NE CO. Winds expected to gradually diminish near sunset. Lighter winds expected overnight & Wednesday. #COwx pic.twitter.com/CKQjVabSFI
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) March 7, 2017
Wind gusts of 58 mph or greater from Tuesday, March 7th. #ndwx pic.twitter.com/SVCU6fbxvx
— NWS Bismarck (@NWSBismarck) March 8, 2017
Peak gusts across the area from 7 AM – 1 PM. Will likely see a few higher gusts at
many locations this afternoon. https://t.co/GnujEFxRJK pic.twitter.com/XoazEuJA6M— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) March 7, 2017
High Wind Threat Remains
High winds will continue Wednesday.
Many face the threat of gusts up to 70 miles per hour!
Though a widespread warning is a great way to get the word out, it’s always best to check with your local forecast office!
Twitter is an amazing place to start, just follow your local office and get update like this one from NWS Grand Rapids:
7 AM Wednesday: Gusts at the airport in Grand Rapids at 45 mph already. Winds will intensify a couple hours after sunrise. #wmiwx #miwx pic.twitter.com/K1lRB8Mr81
— NWS Grand Rapids (@NWSGrandRapids) March 8, 2017
Or this informative one from NWS Buffalo!
Strong to damaging winds developing today with widespread 45 to 55 mph gusts and 60+ mph gusts from Buffalo to Rochester. #NYwx #BUFwx pic.twitter.com/spLMdrqNvG
— NWS Buffalo (@NWSBUFFALO) March 8, 2017
Don’t Take These Lightly
If you’re smart enough to read articles on WeatherNationTV.com odds are you aren’t the one in need of this advice.
So maybe keep this article on your phone for quick reference to that insane video at the top and these pictures below to remind your friends what a high wind warning means!
For WeatherNation — Meteorologist Jeremy LaGoo