Thunderstorm Wind — Laurens, South Carolina

2022-05-26 · near Owings, Laurens, South Carolina

Event narrative

Ham radio operator reported multiple trees blown down.

Wider weather episode

A broad band of moderate to heavy rain showers with embedded strong to severe thunderstorms moved over upstate South Carolina throughout the afternoon into the evening. A couple of strong to severe thunderstorms produced locally damaging wind gusts and brief large hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1030316. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.