The following CNN weather news video is about a severe storm that hit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park area of Tennessee on July 5, 2012. This video was uploaded on July 6th.
This Tennessee storm killed 2 people. Another victim was hit by a falling tree, and there are reportedly dozens of injuries.
Rob Marciano is a meteorologist who provides analysis in this video. As he explains, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is close to its peak season. There are lots of visitors during the summer months.
This storm had winds up to 70 miles per hour.
According to the National Park Service on July 6, 2012, the following campgrounds are still closed: Cades Cove, Look Rock and Abrams Creek. Refer to the National Park Service Great Smoky Mountains page for updated details on this Tennessee storm and park access and closure information.