Thunderstorm Wind in Dorchester County, South Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind August 18, 2024 · Dorchester County, South Carolina

52 mph

Estimated gust (45 kt)

$2K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A Dorchester County emergency manager reported and few large branches and 1 tree down blocking the roadway in the 200 Block of Salem Road.

The wider storm

Strong instability, moderate levels of downdraft CAPE, ample bulk shear and a passing mid-level shortwave led to an environment supportive of strong/severe thunderstorms upstream, before activity entered Southeast South Carolina with a cold front during evening hours.

Began near Dorchester (33.1300, -80.4000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1212262. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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