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Thunderstorm Wind in Edgefield County, South Carolina
Thunderstorm Wind January 9, 2024 · Edgefield County, South Carolina
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A report was received, via social media, of a 64 MPH wind gust measured at a home weather station near Murrah Rd and Copeland Cir near Murphys Estates. This is an unofficial observation.
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 Ropers Xrds (33.5900, -81.9600).
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 1147255. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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