Thunderstorm Wind — Dorchester, South Carolina

2024-08-18 · near Dorchester, Dorchester, South Carolina

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1212262. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.