Tropical Storm — Chester, South Carolina

2018-10-11 · Chester, South Carolina

Wider weather episode

Tropical cyclone Michael gradually weakened as it tracked from the South Carolina Midlands through portions of the South Carolina and North Carolina Piedmont throughout the 11th. Gusty winds increased to 35 to 45 mph during the daylight hours on the east side of the storm track, with numerous trees blown across the Piedmont.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 791124. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.