Trees Topple as Strong Winds Batter US

Strong winds cause trees to fall across US, leaving a trail of damage. Portage, Michigan, Sacramento and Bakersfield, California, and the Great Smoky Mountains experienced the force of nature as strong winds swept through the region. The AccuWeather video captures several instances of trees succumbing to the powerful gusts. In Portage, MI, a time-lapse shows a tree dramatically falling to the ground. In Sacramento, a large tree crashes onto a backyard fence. Another tree in Bakersfield, CA, falls near a busy road, narrowly missing vehicles. The final scene shows a forest in the Great Smoky Mountains where numerous trees are bent almost to the ground by the unrelenting wind. "It was incredible how quickly the tree came down," said one eyewitness whose footage was included in the AccuWeather video. The video also features a playful scene of a dog curiously investigating a large hole in the ground created by a fallen tree in the Smoky Mountains. The incidents highlight the importance of preparedness during severe weather. The video serves as a stark reminder of the power of nature and the potential damage strong winds can cause.