Thunderstorm Wind — Cherokee, South Carolina

2024-08-18 · near Gaffney Cherokee Arp, Cherokee, South Carolina

Event narrative

Emergency manager reported a few trees blown down on the north side of the city of Gaffney, including Gettys Dr, Beltline Rd, and Littlejohn St. One tree fell on an apartment building after the storm ended.

Wider weather episode

An isolated thunderstorm moved into Cherokee County late in the afternoon. The storm briefly became severe in the Gaffney area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1211400. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.