Abundant amount of instability ahead of an approaching cold front led to strong thunderstorms.
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Abundant amount of instability ahead of an approaching cold front led to strong thunderstorms.
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 128 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:31 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Tree snapped approximately 10 feet above base blocking South Charleston Road near intersection with Pocket Road east of Darlington, SC. Other large trees uprooted near same location. Approximate time provided by reporter.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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