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Thunderstorm Wind January 9, 2024 · Edgefield County, South Carolina

63 mph
Estimated gust (55 kt)

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What the National Weather Service wrote

A tree was downed onto a power line on Stevens Creek Rd and Andrews Way.

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.

Began near Morgana (33.5800, -82.0500).

Other tornadoes from the same storm system

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

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1147254. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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