Strong Wind — Inland Georgetown, South Carolina

2016-02-24 · Inland Georgetown, South Carolina

Event narrative

Strong and persistent gradient winds toppled three trees in Andrews.

Wider weather episode

Deep low pressure lifting north across the Ohio River Valley brought a warm front through the area during the morning. In the wake of the warm front, the atmosphere destabilized and this helped to bring very strong winds aloft to the surface. Supercells produced damaging winds and large hail.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 621392. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.