Thunderstorm Wind in Lee County, South Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind May 3, 2022 · Lee County, South Carolina

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Department of Highways reported a tree down along I-20 near the Lee-Darlington County border. Also reported dime size hail and cars at a standstill due to heavy rain.

The wider storm

Widespread pulse severe thunderstorms formed within a weak area of convergence across central South Carolina as the area remained positioned between an approaching shortwave and offshore ridge. Elevated instability, an inverted V sounding at low levels, and dry air aloft yielded an enhanced downburst and hail risk. Pulse convection produced severe winds and numerous hail reports across the area including a downburst in West Columbia.

Began near Cypress Xrds (34.1954, -80.1214).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1012809. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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