Updated
Updated · The Transylvania Times · May 28
Thunderstorm Brings 40 mph Winds, 0.25-Inch Hail to 3 Upstate Counties
Updated
Updated · The Transylvania Times · May 28

Thunderstorm Brings 40 mph Winds, 0.25-Inch Hail to 3 Upstate Counties

2 articles · Updated · The Transylvania Times · May 28

Summary

  • Doppler radar at 2:54 p.m. EDT tracked a strong thunderstorm near Gorges State Park, moving south at 10 mph through 3:45 p.m.
  • 40 mph wind gusts and pea-size hail were the main hazards across southwestern Transylvania, northwestern Pickens and northeastern Oconee counties.
  • Gusts could knock down tree limbs and toss unsecured objects, while minor hail damage was possible to outdoor items.
  • Gorges State Park, Lake Jocassee, Jocassee Gorges, Sapphire and Bad Creek were among the locations in the storm’s path, with residents outdoors urged to seek shelter inside a building.

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