A band of showers and scattered thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front and moved through the region during the afternoon.  Sufficient atmospheric instability and strong wind fields contributed to some of the storms producing strong straight-line wind gusts and some wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAR-21 15:19:00 to 28-MAR-21 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANE SAVANNAH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported numerous roof tiles blown off a home's roof on Trailwood Dr.  A rotted tree trunk fell on a chain link fence, damaging a small section of the fence, at another home on Trailwood Dr.  Another nearby home had a small metal gazebo blown over and damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAR-21 14:50:00 to 28-MAR-21 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYKESLAND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported a tree down near the intersection of Old Hopkins Rd and Lykesland Trl.  Richland Co Emergency Services also reported trees down nearby on Old Hopkins Rd at Montgomery Ln.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAR-21 14:55:00 to 28-MAR-21 14:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: (MMT)MC ENTIRE ANG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported trees down near the intersection of Congress Rd and Toms Creek Rd.  Also, Richland Co Emergency Services reported a large tree down on Garners ferry Rd (US Hwy 378) and Chanwood Dr.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAR-21 14:47:00 to 28-MAR-21 14:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

The ASOS unit at North Air Force Auxiliary Field in North measured a peak wind gust of 50 knots (58 mph) at 1547 EDT (1447 EST).

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAR-21 14:43:00 to 28-MAR-21 14:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA OWENS ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS unit at Hamilton-Owens Field Airport in Columbia measured a peak wind gust of 50 knots (58 mph) AT 1543 EDT (1443 EST).

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAR-21 15:15:00 to 28-MAR-21 15:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: (SSC)SHAW AFB SUMTER
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS unit at Shaw AFB near Sumter measured a peak wind gust of 55 knot (63 mph) at 1615 EDT (1515 EST).

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAR-21 12:38:00 to 28-MAR-21 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAKERS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported a tree down on US Hwy 176 and Brazelmans Bridge Rd. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAR-21 14:28:00 to 28-MAR-21 14:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAGENER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were downed onto homes in the town of Wagener.  One home was completely destroyed, one was moderately damaged, and seven homes experienced minor damage.  Affected locations included Pine St and Railroad St W, Ables St, Columbia Rd, Main St N, and Lee St N.   Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAR-21 14:33:00 to 28-MAR-21 14:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CAE)COLUMBIA METRO
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.01K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS unit at Columbia Metropolitan Airport measured a peak wind gust of 41 knots (47 mph) at 1533 EDT (1433 EST).

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAR-21 12:39:00 to 28-MAR-21 12:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAKERS XRDS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were downed near the intersection of US Hwy 176 and Mollys Rock Rd.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAR-21 14:52:00 to 28-MAR-21 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: HORREL HILL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed near the intersection of Garners Ferry Rd (US Hwy 378) and Motley Rd.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAR-21 15:16:00 to 28-MAR-21 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: (SSC)SHAW AFB SUMTER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public and SCHP reported a large tree down on Eagle Rd just south of Broad St (US Hwy 378).  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAR-21 15:19:00 to 28-MAR-21 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMTER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

A river birch tree was downed along Shadow Trl.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAR-21 15:20:00 to 28-MAR-21 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRIVATEER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported trees down near the intersection of Starks Ferry Rd and Kolb Rd.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAR-21 15:26:00 to 28-MAR-21 15:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROGDON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported trees down along 12 Bridges Rd.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAR-21 15:20:00 to 28-MAR-21 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEWOOD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were downed just NE of the town of Pinewood.  Locations included Bethel Church Rd, Panola Rd, and Nazarene Church Rd.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAR-21 14:52:00 to 28-MAR-21 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMMOND XRDS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

SCHP reported trees down along Interstate 26 between mile markers 128 and 133.
Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAR-21 14:00:00 to 28-MAR-21 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNSTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A pine tree fell on a home on Hillcrest Dr in Johnston, causing minor damage to the roof and snapping a power cable.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAR-21 14:51:00 to 28-MAR-21 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPKINS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Richland Co Emergency Services reported a large tree down blocking road on Horrell Hill Rd in Hopkins.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAR-21 12:35:00 to 28-MAR-21 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWBERRY ARPT
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.01K
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS unit at Newberry Co Airport measured a peak wind gust of 55 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAR-21 14:54:00 to 28-MAR-21 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: (MMT)MC ENTIRE ANG
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS unit at McEntire Joint National Guard Base near Eastover measured a peak wind gust of 52 knots (60 mph) at 1554 EDT (1454 EST).

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-MAR-21 15:20:00 to 28-MAR-21 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMTER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media shared a photo of a roof partially removed from a restaurant on Liberty St in Sumter.  Time estimated.