Weak instability coupled with strong shear and a strong low level jet allowed scattered heavy showers to develop along and ahead of a cold front, some of which produced severe damaging wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-18 16:06:00 to 01-MAR-18 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HORATIO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported tree in roadway on Charles Miller Rd and Sumters Landing Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-18 17:08:00 to 01-MAR-18 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

SC DOT reported trees down on Francis Marion Blvd at Benton Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARENDON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-18 17:13:00 to 01-MAR-18 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

SC DOT reported a tree on the roadway on Raccoon Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-18 16:22:00 to 01-MAR-18 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRENT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Military meteorologist/trained spotter estimated wind gusts at 60 MPH. Power outage in the area occurred at 1625 EST shortly after the peak winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-18 16:16:00 to 01-MAR-18 16:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: (SSC)SHAW AFB SUMTER
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS unit at Shaw AFB near Sumter measured a peak wind gust of 55 MPH at 416 pm  EST.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-18 15:36:00 to 01-MAR-18 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CAE)COLUMBIA METRO
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS unit measured a peak wind gust of 53 MPH at Columbia Metropolitan Airport at 336 pm EST.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-18 15:58:00 to 01-MAR-18 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: (MMT)MC ENTIRE ANG
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS unit at McEntire JNG Base near Eastover measured a peak wind gusts of 49 MPH at 358 pm EST.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-18 15:43:00 to 01-MAR-18 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA OWENS ARPT
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS unit at Hamilton Owens Airport in Columbia measured a peak wind gust of 49 MPH at 343 pm EST.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-18 15:32:00 to 01-MAR-18 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELGIN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lancaster Co dispatch reported trees and power lines down in the Elgin community.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-18 15:42:00 to 01-MAR-18 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYRON MANOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported tree in roadway at Abelia Rd and Devine St in Columbia. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-18 15:43:00 to 01-MAR-18 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported tree in roadway at the intersection of Muddy Springs Rd and Two Notch Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-18 15:46:00 to 01-MAR-18 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PELION
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A mobile home lost part of its roof on Minnie Fallaw Rd near Pelion.  No injuries.  Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-18 15:51:00 to 01-MAR-18 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: AIKEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported tree in roadway on Wrights Mill Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-18 15:54:00 to 01-MAR-18 15:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUGOFF
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Kershaw Co dispatch reported trees down along Lachicotte Rd. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-18 15:58:00 to 01-MAR-18 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AIKEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported trees down Rushton Rd at Old Wagener Rd. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-18 15:58:00 to 01-MAR-18 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMDEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Kershaw Co dispatch reported power lines down on Mill St at Hampton St. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-18 16:00:00 to 01-MAR-18 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: (MMT)MC ENTIRE ANG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported tree in roadway on Old Eastover Rd at Garners Ferry Rd. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-18 16:16:00 to 01-MAR-18 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALZELL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Social media report of a tree down on Sargent Rd at Estella Rd near Dalzell.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAR-18 16:41:00 to 01-MAR-18 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMTER DABBS FLD ARP
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported tree in roadway on Interstate 95 at mile marker 136 southbound.