Thunderstorm Wind — Oconee, South Carolina

2025-09-06 · near Newry, Oconee, South Carolina

Event narrative

Public reported a large tree blown down and blocking the intersection at Lawrence Bridge Rd and Alpine Dr. Additionally, a power pole was snapped along Highway 183 near the Pickens County line.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms and storm clusters developed along a cold front across upstate South Carolina during the afternoon and early evening. A few of the storms produced brief damaging wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1295759. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.