A cold front in combination with the sea breeze in a highly unstable environment, resulted in numerous severe thunderstorms across southern South Carolina and southeast Georgia.

Funnel Cloud in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 16:45:00 to 07-AUG-08 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LADSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a funnel cloud near the intersection of Interstate 26 and Highway 78 in Ladson, South Carolina.

Funnel Cloud in JASPER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 14:45:00 to 07-AUG-08 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAHAMVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a funnel cloud on Highway 170 in Ridgeland, South Carolina.

Hail in DORCHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 16:47:00 to 07-AUG-08 16:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported penny size hail in Summerville, South Carolina.

Hail in BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 16:56:00 to 07-AUG-08 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARNES XRD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported quarter size hail in Carnes Crossroad.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 15:33:00 to 07-AUG-08 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAUFORT CO ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 30 foot tree with a diameter of one and a half feet was reported down on Planter Circle in Ladies Island.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 14:55:00 to 07-AUG-08 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARDEEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported traffic stopped due to a tree down across Interstate 95 near Hardeeville, South Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 15:10:00 to 07-AUG-08 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAUFORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was reported down on a car at a car dealership off Highway 21 in Beaufort, South Carolina. The top of the car was crushed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 15:15:00 to 07-AUG-08 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAUFORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was reported down on a power line in Beaufort, South Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 15:15:00 to 07-AUG-08 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down at the intersection of Highway 21 and Highway 280 in Burton, South Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 15:56:00 to 07-AUG-08 15:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKERS FERRY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported several trees down on both sides of the Edisto River along Highway 17 south in Beaufort, South Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 15:30:00 to 07-AUG-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAUFORT
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 59 mph was reported at the Marine Corp Air Station in Beaufort, South Carolina. The wind gusted over 58 mph from 414 pm to 430 pm.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 15:10:00 to 07-AUG-08 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAUFORT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported glass was blown out of a McDonald's sign on Highway 21 in Beaufort, South Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 15:10:00 to 07-AUG-08 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAUFORT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Beaufort County 911 Dispatch center reported numerous trees and power lines down across the county. Two trees were reported down on vehicles and three trees were reported down on homes. Two boats also sank in the Broad River when strong thunderstorm winds caused them to capsize.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLENDALE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 15:58:00 to 07-AUG-08 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: ULMERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down on a power line on Highway 301 North in Ulmer, South Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 16:00:00 to 07-AUG-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were reported down in Jacksonboro, South Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 16:10:00 to 07-AUG-08 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUFFIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were reported down all across the town of Ruffin, South Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 16:13:00 to 07-AUG-08 16:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADAMS RUN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were reported down along the intersection of Highway 174 and Toogoodoo Road, 2 miles south of Adams Run, South Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 16:13:00 to 07-AUG-08 16:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKERS FERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees and power lines were reported down along the intersection of Highway 17 and Old Jacksonboro Road. Penny size hail was also reported in Parkers Ferry, South Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in DORCHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 16:35:00 to 07-AUG-08 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNIGHTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported several trees and power lines down along Butternut Road in Knightsville, South Carolina.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 16:58:00 to 07-AUG-08 16:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEER PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported trees and power lines down along Highway 52 and Ladson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-AUG-08 15:14:00 to 07-AUG-08 15:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAUFORT
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 69 mph was measured at the Marine Corp Air Station in Beaufort, South Carolina.