A pedestrian in China was killed by a street lamp knocked down by winds exceeding 60 mph.
According to the South China Morning Post, on the 14th, winds exceeding 60 mph blew in Henan Province, China. In some areas, localized gusts reached up to 83 mph.
This caused apartment windows to be torn out entirely and parked cars crushed under large concrete structures, turning the streets into a disaster zone. As a result, a pedestrian riding a bicycle through a narrow alley was crushed by a street light and died, among other casualties.
Around 1 a.m., images of people being swept away while eating on the street were shared on social media. As the strong wind blew, a tent covered an eating man, and the sitting men disappeared without a trace.
Local meteorological authorities believe the convergence of high temperatures and a cold front caused the strong winds. When the hot climate exceeding 90°F (32°C) met with a cold front carrying cold air, convection became unstable, causing strong winds. The temperature in the region soared to a high of 95°F (35°C) this week.
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