The severe thunderstorm gained strength as it moved southeast across Chester County. The storm was rotating weakly, and may have been tornadic, but no firm evidence was found during a storm survey.
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The severe thunderstorm gained strength as it moved southeast across Chester County. The storm was rotating weakly, and may have been tornadic, but no firm evidence was found during a storm survey. There were some second-hand reports of a tornado touchdown. Large trees were blown down in the town, a window was blown out of a store, and shingles on roofs were damaged.
The Columbia radar (KCAE), 84 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 18:30 UTC.
2 thunderstorm wind, 2 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
A few trees and power lines were blown down from Chester to the east of town.
Numerous reports of hail, some up to quarter size were received from several spotters around Laurens and Clinton
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