An area of low pressure developed along a frontal boundary near the Deep South/Gulf Coast region on Sunday January 2nd, 2022.  In response to the approach of a strong upper low, the surface low intensified rapidly and moved NE over Central GA, and across the Upstate of SC during the early morning of January 3rd, then into NC.  This led to strong gradient wind gusts from a SW to W direction, that peaked behind the passage of a frontal boundary just south of the low during the early morning hours of Monday, January 3rd. Numerous reports of downed trees, tree limbs, and power lines were received, along with measured wind gusts that generally ranged from around 45 to around 60 mph.  Total rainfall amounts with the system generally ranged between 1 and 2 inches across the northern and central Midlands of SC, with higher amounts ranging from 2 to around 3.5 inches across the southern and eastern Midlands. No reports of significant street or flash flooding were received, but there was some minor river flooding in a few locations.

Strong Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 03:35:00 to 03-JAN-22 04:35:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

AWOS unit at Aiken Regional Apt (KAIK) measured a 45 knot (52 mph) wind gust at 0335 EST and again at 0435 EST.

High Wind in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 03:55:00 to 03-JAN-22 03:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

AWOS unit at Barnwell Regional Apt (KBNL) measured a 50 knot (58 mph) wind gust at 0355 EST.

Strong Wind in NORTHWESTERN ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 04:11:00 to 03-JAN-22 04:19:00 (EDT-4)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

ASOS unit at North AF Aux Field (KXNO) measured a 48 knot (55 mph) wind gust from 0411 to 0419 EST.

High Wind in CENTRAL ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 04:20:00 to 03-JAN-22 04:20:00 (EDT-4)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS unit at Orangeburg Municipal Apt (KOGB) measured a 53 knot (61 mph) wind gust at 0420 EST.

Strong Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 04:25:00 to 03-JAN-22 04:25:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS unit at Jim Hamilton L. B. Owens Apt (KCUB) measured a 42 knot (48 mph) wind gust at 0425 EST.

High Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 03:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast meteorologist reported 4 large trees, and many large tree limbs, fell in the Rivernorth neighborhood in North Augusta, SC, between 0300 and 0600 EST.

Strong Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 04:36:00 to 03-JAN-22 04:36:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS unit at McEntire JNGB (KMMT), near Eastover,  measured a 45 knot (52 mph) wind gust at 0436 EST.

Strong Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 09:16:00 to 03-JAN-22 09:16:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS unit at McEntire JNGB (KMMT), near Eastover, measured a 48 knot (55 mph) wind gust at 0916 EST.

High Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 04:55:00 to 03-JAN-22 04:57:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS unit at Shaw AFB (KSSC) near Sumter measured a 52 knot (60 mph) wind gust from 0455 to 0457 EST.

High Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 05:30:00 to 03-JAN-22 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media article stated that SCHP reported a motorcyclist drove into a downed tree on the roadway on Old Hopkins Rd near Old Garners Ferry Rd, around 0530 EST, and was killed. Richland Co EM reported victim was male and in his 60's.  Exact age unknown.

High Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines, across the county, due to high winds, were received from emergency management, broadcast media, and the public.  Trees were downed onto residences on Ridgewood Ave, Lincolnshire N Dr, and Jackson Ave.  Other trees fell onto homes and vehicles on Bradford Ln and on Lakeshore Dr.

Strong Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed across the county.

Strong Wind in CENTRAL ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 06:00:00 (EDT-4)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed across the county.

Strong Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed across the county. Downed large tree limbs damaged a vehicle and a trampoline on Timbergate Dr.

High Wind in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 06:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter in Ridgeway reported an estimated wind gust of 60 mph and loss of roof shingles.

Strong Wind in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 04:55:00 to 03-JAN-22 04:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

AWOS at Winnsboro/Fairfield Co Apt measured a wind gust of 40 knots (46 mph) at 0455 EST.

Strong Wind in LEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were downed across the county. Two motor vehicle accidents, involving downed trees, occurred.

Strong Wind in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed across the county. There were reports of multiple vehicle accidents involving downed trees with unknown injuries.

Strong Wind in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed across the county.

High Wind in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees down blocking roadways.  A carport was destroyed on Teals Mill Rd near Austin Ln.

Strong Wind in CHESTERFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 05:55:00 to 03-JAN-22 05:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

AWOS at Cheraw Municipal Apt/Lynch Bellinger Field measured a 41 knot (47 mph) wind gust at 0555 EST.

Strong Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 04:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed across the county.

Strong Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 05:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed across the county.

Strong Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 04:55:00 to 03-JAN-22 04:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

AWOS at Newberry Municipal Apt measured a 42 knot (48 mph) wind gust at 0455 EST.

Strong Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 04:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed across the county.

High Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 07:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

SCHP reported multiple trees down blocking roadway along Lake Dr in Lexington.

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-JAN-22 09:39:00 to 03-JAN-22 09:39:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 37.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Buford VFD reported a 43 mph wind gust, before a power loss, with a tree down on a power line.