Strong Wind — Aiken, South Carolina

2024-04-12 · Aiken, South Carolina

Event narrative

AWOS unit at Aiken Regional Airport (KAIK) measured a peak wind gust of 45 mph at 1655 EST (1755 EDT).

Wider weather episode

An area of surface low pressure tracked NE from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the eastern Great Lakes region while intensifying into a strong low, dragging a cold front through our region. The tight surface pressure gradient over our region resulted in peak wind gusts around 40 to 50 mph over most areas, with some higher peak gusts in a few locations. The winds resulted in many reports of downed trees. Some of the trees fell on homes. Some injuries occurred.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1162740. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.