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Woman killed at newly opened restaurant in South Carolina after storm winds send patio umbrella airborne
A woman was killed at a restaurant in South Carolina after strong winds sent a patio umbrella airborne, striking her in the neck. The restaurant had opened just one day earlier. The incident occurred during days of severe weather across the deep south that triggered flash flooding and deadly storms.
A woman was killed at a restaurant in South Carolina after authorities say strong winds sent a patio umbrella airborne, striking her in the neck. The restaurant had opened just one day earlier, making the tragedy all the more devastating for its owners and staff.
The restaurant released a statement saying their hearts are with the family, friends and loved ones affected by the tragic incident. The freak accident occurred during a period of severe weather that has battered the deep south of the United States over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Days of severe storms across the region have triggered flash flooding in multiple states. Near Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the storms turned deadly with flooding causing significant damage and loss of life. Emergency services across the southern states have been stretched thin responding to weather-related emergencies.
The National Weather Service has warned of more potential severe weather for parts of the deep south, with additional storms expected in the coming days. The combination of high winds, heavy rain and the risk of tornadoes continues to pose a danger to residents across the region.
Meanwhile, in parts of Europe, extreme heat rather than storms is the concern. France, Spain and the United Kingdom are breaking temperature records for a third consecutive day, with temperatures running approximately 20 degrees above normal for this time of year. The contrasting weather extremes on both sides of the Atlantic underscore the increasing volatility of global weather patterns.