Strong wind gusts occurred ahead of a strong cold front in the early morning hours, as well as behind the front through the afternoon. The strong wind gusts produced scattered wind damage across southeast South Carolina.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-MAR-22 06:00:00 to 12-MAR-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

South Carolina Highway Patrol reported numerous trees down across Colleton County due to gusty winds.

Strong Wind in JASPER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-MAR-22 05:00:00 to 12-MAR-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

South Carolina Highway Patrol reported numerous trees down across Jasper County due to gusty winds.

Strong Wind in COASTAL JASPER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-MAR-22 05:00:00 to 12-MAR-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

South Carolina Highway Patrol reported numerous trees down across Jasper County due to gusty winds.

Strong Wind in BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-MAR-22 05:30:00 to 12-MAR-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Beaufort County Emergency Management reported numerous trees and power lines down across the county due to gusty winds. The peak gust at the Beaufort Marine Corps Air Station (KNBC) was 44 mph.

Strong Wind in HAMPTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-MAR-22 06:00:00 to 12-MAR-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

South Carolina Highway Patrol reported two trees down in Hampton County due to gusty winds.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN COLLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-MAR-22 06:00:00 to 12-MAR-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

South Carolina Highway Patrol reported numerous trees down across Colleton County due to gusty winds.

High Wind in TIDAL BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-MAR-22 06:30:00 to 12-MAR-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Charleston Police Department reported multiple transport trucks overturned on the Don Holt and Wando River bridges, causing the bridges to be closed. A social media video showed the container from one truck being blown off, onto a police car, and into the Wando River. The strongest winds in this area occurred around 7 am EST. The Weatherflow site at Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor measured a 64 mph wind gust at 7:29 am EST. Also, the Charleston International Airport (KCHS) measured a 59 mph wind gust at 7:33 am EST.

Strong Wind in INLAND BERKELEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-MAR-22 06:30:00 to 12-MAR-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

South Carolina Highway Patrol reported a tree down near the intersection of Snake Road and Red Bank Road.

Strong Wind in DORCHESTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-MAR-22 06:30:00 to 12-MAR-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

South Carolina Highway Patrol reported three trees down in Dorchester County due to gusty winds.

High Wind in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 12-MAR-22 06:30:00 to 12-MAR-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Multiple observation sites reported wind gusts of 58 mph or stronger. The Weatherflow site at the Isle of Palms pier measured a 63 mph wind gust. The Weatherflow site at the Folly Beach County Park measured a 63 mph wind gust. The Charleston International Airport (KCHS) measured a 59 mph wind gust. The gusty winds caused two small planes at the airport to be toppled over.