The combination of an upper trough and a passing shortwave along with 750-1500 J/kg of surface based CAPE and bulk shear of 25-35 knots promoted the development of scattered thunderstorms, a few of which became strong to severe.
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The combination of an upper trough and a passing shortwave along with 750-1500 J/kg of surface based CAPE and bulk shear of 25-35 knots promoted the development of scattered thunderstorms, a few of which became strong to severe.
The Columbia radar (KCAE), 58 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 18:05 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Orangeburg County dispatch reported trees down along Shillings Bridge Road. Time estimated by radar.
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