Thunderstorm Wind in Bamberg County, South Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind May 3, 2021 · Bamberg County, South Carolina

63 mph

Estimated gust (55 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

SCDOT reported a tree that had fallen, partially blocking SC 64 near the town of Olar. Time estimated.

An upper trough, sufficient moisture, diurnal heating, and atmospheric shear led to severe thunderstorm development.

Began near Olar (33.1827, -81.1916).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 952851. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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