Thunderstorm Wind in Saluda County, South Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind July 30, 2024 · Saluda County, South Carolina

70 mph

Estimated gust (61 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Saluda county emergency management reported several damaged large chicken sheds with partially torn off tin rooves. Numerous trees also down on the property.

The wider storm

Northwesterly flow set up across the Carolinas in late July, with several shortwaves pushing over the Appalachians and forcing widespread convection. With significant instability in place on the afternoon of July 30, several strong to severe thunderstorms developed across central SC and east central GA. These resulted in hail and wind damage reports, as well as some isolated flash flooding.

Began near Mt Willing (34.0127, -81.5389).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1195259. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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