Thunderstorm Wind in Lexington County, South Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind June 17, 2025 · Lexington County, South Carolina

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Spotter report with video. Estimated 50-60 mph winds near Batesburg.

The wider storm

Scattered strong to severe storms developed over central GA and moved northeastward into a favorable and very unstable environment characterized by CAPE in excess of 3000 J/kg with precipitable water values around 2 inches. Storms grew upscale and developed a strong cold pool and resulted in damaging wind gusts across the Midlands.

Began near Batesburg (33.9100, -81.5500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1258996. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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