Thunderstorm Wind — Newberry, South Carolina

2025-02-16 · near Newberry Arpt, Newberry, South Carolina

Event narrative

South Carolina Highway Patrol reported several trees down along I-26 beginning near Mt Bethel Garmany Rd through the Route 219 exit.

Wider weather episode

A strong trough and associated cold front pushed the region during the morning of February 16th causing scattered wind damage as result of both gradient and severe thunderstorm winds. The line of heavy showers and thunderstorms was preceded by extremely impressive winds both aloft and near the surface. While instability remained limited, it was sufficient to produce a thin line of thunderstorms which mixed down damaging wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1227471. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.