Thunderstorm Wind — Williamsburg, South Carolina

2017-05-29 · near Kingstree, Williamsburg, South Carolina

Event narrative

A tree was reported down across Indiantown Rd. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Wider weather episode

Mid-level vorticity impulses embedded in enhanced southwest flow tapped surface based and elevated instability to produce widespread thunderstorms in two distinct waves, one late evening and another overnight. The environment was characterized by modest mixed layer CAPE values and relatively high shear which helped to organize and intensify the convection.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 702588. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.