High Wind — Southern Pickens, South Carolina
2001-02-16 to 2001-02-17 · Southern Pickens, South Carolina
55 E
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Wider weather episode
A strong cold front crossed the region on the 16th. Accompanying the cold front were strong to severe thunderstorms. Following the frontal passage, a period of high gradient winds ensued. Wind damage was noted as far north as Liberty in southern Pickens County,where large trees were blown down, although no structural damage was observed there.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5232352. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.