Thunderstorm Wind — Fairfield, South Carolina

2023-07-08 · near Ridgeway, Fairfield, South Carolina

Event narrative

A large tree limb was downed near Geiger Elementary School in Ridgeway. Multiple other large tree limbs were downed along US Hwy 21 between Ridgeway and Blythewood. Time estimated.

Wider weather episode

Daytime heating led to scattered thunderstorms, some of which reached severe limits.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1100111. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.