Daytime heating, an upper level disturbance, and a surface trough provided the focus for a band of scattered severe thunderstorms that moved across the region in the afternoon and evening, producing severe wind gusts in some areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-16 12:53:00 to 06-JUL-16 12:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALUDA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Saluda County dispatch reported trees down on power lines on US Hwy 178 near Saluda.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-16 12:59:00 to 06-JUL-16 13:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: BORDEAUX
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

A tree fell down on a power line in a yard along Gartrell Rd. The line sparked and the fire dept responded.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-16 13:40:00 to 06-JUL-16 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATESBURG ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Indian Trail Golf Course reported numerous large tree limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-16 13:46:00 to 06-JUL-16 13:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDGEFIELD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Report of a tree down on Catalpa St in Edgefield. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-16 14:25:00 to 06-JUL-16 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOCKMAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Report of trees down at Morris Rd and Stoney Hill Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-16 14:37:00 to 06-JUL-16 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLIGHS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees reported down on Efird Metts Rd and Old Dutch Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-16 14:40:00 to 06-JUL-16 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARTHUR
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lexington dispatch reported trees down on Kitti Wake Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-16 15:00:00 to 06-JUL-16 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADGER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees down on US Hwy 321 Bypass.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-16 15:09:00 to 06-JUL-16 15:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAYDENS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees down on SC Hwy 200.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-16 15:29:00 to 06-JUL-16 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGEWAY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees down on Van Exem Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-16 15:40:00 to 06-JUL-16 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: RILEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Large tree limbs down blocking one lane of Country Club Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAMBERG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-16 15:50:00 to 06-JUL-16 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SATO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Bamberg County dispatch reported trees down on Church St near Denmark.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-16 16:12:00 to 06-JUL-16 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION XRDS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Clarendon County dispatch reported trees down on Subdivision Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-16 12:57:00 to 06-JUL-16 13:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALUDA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Saluda County dispatch reported that a tree fell on a residence and destroyed the home on Graham St. in Saluda.

Lightning in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-JUL-16 13:28:00 to 06-JUL-16 13:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRENTON MUNI ARPT
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Edgefield County dispatch confirms a media report that 4 people were struck by lightning on Luke Bridge Rd. Two of the individuals were in good condition, one was in fair condition, and the other was in critical condition according to Augusta University Medical Center. Later media reports indicated that all individuals recovered and survived.  They were agricultural workers working in a peach field at the time of the strike.  Exact location unknown.