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Why are falling trees so deadly?
Two of the four deaths were caused by falling trees, highlighting a major hazard. Saturated ground from heavy rain makes trees unstable, and strong hurricane winds easily uproot them or snap branches. These can then crush homes or vehicles, posing a significant and often underestimated threat during storms.
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