Thunderstorm Wind — Chesterfield, South Carolina

2024-01-09 · near Hugh Pt, Chesterfield, South Carolina

Event narrative

Power lines were downed at Rupert Courtney Ln at McGregor St, and on W Evans St, in Pageland. Trees were downed on the 600 block of Lighthouse Church Rd, SE of Pageland.

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 1147324. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.