Thunderstorm Wind — Sumter, South Carolina
2024-01-09 · near Sumter Muni Arpt, Sumter, South Carolina
$100
Property damage
46 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The AWOS unit at Sumter Municipal Airport measured a peak wind gust of 53 MPH.
Wider weather episode
Strong upper level and surface areas of low pressure moved NE into the Midwest, while a cold front along with a secondary weak low, formed and moved through the area. Gradient wind gusts, along with enhanced wind gusts associated with severe thunderstorms and a strong low level jet, resulted in widespread tree damage.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1147249. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.