Strong Wind in Edgefield, South Carolina

Strong Wind January 9, 2024 · Edgefield, South Carolina

52 mph

Estimated gust (45 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Gradient wind gusts knocked down several trees across the county.

The wider storm

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.

Other tornadoes from the same storm system

2 more tornadoes the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.

EF2 Bamberg County EF1 Lexington County

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1147253. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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