Several fatalities occurred in the Northeast as treacherous storms from the Midwest brought heavy rain and powerful winds. In separate incidents in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire, at least four people lost their lives due to falling trees. Tragically, three of the victims were inside vehicles when the incidents occurred.
A tragic incident occurred in New York’s Westchester County when a woman lost her life due to the powerful winds. With gusts exceeding 50 mph, a tree was uprooted and collided with her car along Route 128, near the hamlet of Armonk by the Connecticut border. This devastating accident took place less than a mile away from her home, as reported by CBS New York.
Cathy Tusiani, 50, has been identified as the courageous woman who survived the incident. She leaves behind her husband, Michael, who holds a senior vice president position with the New York Yankees, as well as two daughters.
On Wednesday, numerous large trees fell within and near the New York City metropolitan area. One of these trees toppled over in Central Park, while another fell overnight in a neighborhood in far-northern Manhattan, causing damage to power lines and parked cars.
Two individuals in Pennsylvania lost their lives on Wednesday due to the collapse of trees caused by powerful winds. In the township of Aston, approximately 25 miles away from Philadelphia, an unfortunate incident occurred around 6:30 p.m., resulting in a fatality when a tree toppled onto a car, as reported by CBS Philadelphia. Confirming the tragic event, a spokesperson for Delaware County, which encompasses Aston, issued a separate statement to CBS News on the same day.
According to the spokesperson, there is currently no name or additional information available at this time.
According to a report from CBS Philadelphia, tragedy struck in the suburb of Collegeville, claiming the life of an 82-year-old woman named Mary Baker. The incident occurred when a tree uprooted and collided with the vehicle she was in, which had stopped at an intersection. Mary Baker was rushed to a hospital in nearby Phoenixville but unfortunately succumbed to her injuries.
Residents in Collegeville expressed their concern about the potential risks posed by the strong winds that swept through the Northeast on Wednesday night. In an interview with CBS Philadelphia, one individual mentioned that they had already taken down a tree in their yard as a precautionary measure.
A tragic incident occurred in Derry, New Hampshire, where a woman lost her life on Thursday morning. Authorities suspect that a tree fell on her house, leading to the explosion of a 200-pound propane tank. CBS Boston reported that the woman’s 11-year-old granddaughter suffered burns in the blast. Fortunately, she managed to escape the house and was promptly transported to a hospital in Boston for medical attention.
Severe weather wreaked havoc across the Northeast this week, causing power outages and tree damage. Flooding was reported in some areas, while others experienced an unusual spring snowfall. Poweroutage.us reported that hundreds of thousands of people in New Hampshire and Maine were without electricity on Thursday night. Meteorologists from the Storm Prediction Center issued an advisory stating that the heaviest snowfall would subside in New England on Thursday night. However, certain locations may still receive 4 to 8 inches of snow over the next few days.
On Thursday, parts of Massachusetts experienced strong winds reaching up to 60 mph. The state’s coastline was particularly affected, with large waves causing flooding and property damage.
The storm swept through the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Southeast before reaching the Northeast, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. There were suspected tornadoes in some areas, causing significant damage. Despite the severe weather, authorities reported relatively few injuries, even in areas where infrastructure was severely affected. Tragically, one person was reported dead in Tulsa, Oklahoma, due to flooding caused by the storms.
