Thunderstorm Wind — Chester, South Carolina

2018-08-08 · near Chester, Chester, South Carolina

Event narrative

Amateur radio operator reported trees blown down along Harris and Hardin streets.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms developed during the afternoon near the South Carolina Blue Ridge, with storms gradually spreading south and east along outflow boundaries throughout the afternoon and into the evening. A few of the storms produced brief damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 782107. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.