Thunderstorm Wind — Allendale, South Carolina

2020-08-24 · near Fairfax, Allendale, South Carolina

Event narrative

The South Carolina Highway Patrol reported a tree down near the intersection of Highway 321 and Highway 278.

Wider weather episode

A pronounced shortwave and upper level jet passing over the area along with a coastal trough shifting onshore led to the development of strong to severe thunderstorms during afternoon hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 917813. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.