Thunderstorm Wind — Barnwell, South Carolina

2019-05-11 · near Robbins, Barnwell, South Carolina

Event narrative

USFS RAWS site, in the Savannah River Site, measured a 51 knot (59 mph) wind gust at 1922 EDT (1822 EST).

Wider weather episode

An upper disturbance and sufficient atmospheric moisture and instability led to a band of showers and thunderstorms that moved across the region in the evening, some of which were strong to severe.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 819172. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.