Strong Wind — Southeastern Orangeburg, South Carolina

2024-01-09 · Southeastern Orangeburg, South Carolina

Event narrative

Gradient winds knocked down numerous trees across southern Orangeburg Co from near Branchville to Bowman to near Holly Hill and Santee.

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.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1147290. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.