1 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.
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The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 135 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:52 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Strong winds downed trees, signs, and blew debris around Bennettsville. Heavy rains measured up to 4.5 inches, causing curb-deep water in the city. Hail reports ranged to 1 inch diameter.
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Every storm in South Carolina in 1998Every state in 1998This day in weather historyWarnings in South Carolina, May 1998
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