Thunderstorm Wind — Saluda, South Carolina

2023-09-07 · near Perrys Xrds, Saluda, South Carolina

Event narrative

Tree down near Pine Pleasant Church on Old Cherokee Trail, between Old Saluda Road and Kempson Bridge Road. Time estimated by radar.

Wider weather episode

An approaching mid-upper level trough from the TN Valley provided sufficient synoptic forcing across South Carolina for widespread severe pulse convection. Ample low level moisture and steepening lapse rates as the trough neared allowed for strong instability to develop, with very weak deep and low level wind shear. A deep layer of mid-level dry air wrapped around the trough aloft and provided sufficient evaporative cooling aloft for both severe hail production and enhanced downbursts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1122497. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.