Thunderstorm Wind in Darlington County, South Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind August 15, 2023 · Darlington County, South Carolina

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Tree snapped approximately 10 feet above base blocking South Charleston Road near intersection with Pocket Road east of Darlington, SC. Other large trees uprooted near same location. Approximate time provided by reporter.

The wider storm

Abundant amount of instability ahead of an approaching cold front led to strong thunderstorms.

Began near Mechanicsville (34.2900, -79.7700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1131358. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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