Thunderstorm Wind in Lexington County, South Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind June 25, 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

SC DPS website reported a tree down on US-178 near the intersection of Whetstone Road. Time estimated by radar.

The wider storm

A unique synoptic setup with northeast flow around an offshore upper level low pressure system produced widespread damaging winds across the Midlands of SC. High instability peaked in the afternoon and dry air aloft were ideal conditions for organized downbursts and microbursts during the evening.

Began near Pooles Xrds (33.6593, -81.1807).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1272131. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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