Thunderstorm Wind — Dillon, South Carolina

2017-08-23 · near Dillon, Dillon, South Carolina

Event narrative

A tree was reported down along Interstate 95.

Wider weather episode

Widespread late afternoon thunderstorms developed and blossomed in the humid air mass ahead of a cold front. The environment was not only highly unstable, but high DCAPE values supported wind damage at the surface.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 720500. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.