Bands associated with Tropical Depression Lee produced scattered severe thunderstorms and at least one confirmed tornado across the Midlands.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-11 16:36:00 to 05-SEP-11 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: KLINE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees down on Highway 278 just outside of the Town of Kline.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-11 16:36:00 to 05-SEP-11 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: KLINE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway Patrol reported powerlines in roadway on Hwy 278 in Kline.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-11 16:19:00 to 05-SEP-11 16:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHEAST NEWBERRY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees down on Interstate 26 east of Newberry.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-11 17:22:00 to 05-SEP-11 17:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: PELION
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees down near the intersection of Clay Hill Rd and Younce Rd just east of Pelion.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-11 17:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEALING SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway Patrol reported large limbs down and debris in the roadway near the intersection of SC 37 and SC 39.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-11 17:45:00 to 05-SEP-11 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYRUP
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees down near the intersection of Beards Creek Ct and Island Trail.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-11 17:48:00 to 05-SEP-11 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Reported that several homes in the Chapin area had sidding removed from strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-11 17:14:00 to 05-SEP-11 17:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALLEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees down on Dean Swamp Church Road about 2 miles north of SC Hwy 4.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-11 17:50:00 to 05-SEP-11 17:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODFIELD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees down at the intersection of 1700 block of Fairlamb Avenue and Percival Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-11 18:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCK HILL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway Patrol reported trees down on SC 215 at Wallaceville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-11 18:19:00 to 05-SEP-11 18:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree down near Salem Crossroads near SR 34 and SR 215.

Tornado in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-11 16:16:00 to 05-SEP-11 16:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROWNS XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Survey concluded a brief EF0 tornado touched down near the intersection of Epps and Spur Roads. The track length was 100 yards and width 50 yards. Estimated winds were between 65 and 75 mph. Three trees were topped and several other smaller trees were bent over or knocked down. Law enforcement reported a persistent funnel cloud from near Newberry northeastward to the Fairfield County line.