High Wind in Greater Oconee, South Carolina

High Wind December 9, 2009 · Greater Oconee, South Carolina

63 mph

Estimated gust (55 kt)

The wider storm

After a period of heavy rain that left the ground saturated, strong winds developed behind a cold front during the late morning hours over the Sorth Carolina mountains. The combination of very windy conditions and wet ground resulted in numerous fallen trees, which brought down power lines and damaged homes and cars.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 208635. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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