A tight pressure gradient over the region produced breezy to windy conditions during the afternoon and evening, with wind gusts around 35 to 40 mph from the south to southwest. A line of strong showers moved through during the early nighttime hours and produced locally higher wind gusts, from the west around 40 to 50 mph, and downed several trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAR-23 21:00:00 to 03-MAR-23 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: POMARIA
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were downed in Pomaria. Some power outages were reported. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAR-23 21:25:00 to 03-MAR-23 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Department of Highways

SCHP reported a tree in roadway at Riverwalk Way and Lykes Lane in Irmo.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAR-23 21:20:00 to 03-MAR-23 21:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOUKNIGHT
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Department of Highways

SCHP reported a tree in roadway at Berry Farm Rd and Peach Orchard Rd near Trenton.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAR-23 21:30:00 to 03-MAR-23 21:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Department of Highways

SCHP reported a tree in roadway at Old Cherokee Rd and Brady Porth Rd near Lexington.  All lanes were blocked.  Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAR-23 22:01:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CAE)COLUMBIA METRO
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large street sign at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport was damaged and broken off its foundation legs.  Time estimated based on nearby surface observations and radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAR-23 22:27:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: (MMT)MC ENTIRE ANG
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: ASOS

A peak wind gust of 52 mph was measured by the ASOS unit at McEntire JNGB near Eastover.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAR-23 22:02:00 to 03-MAR-23 22:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CAE)COLUMBIA METRO
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS unit at Columbia Metropolitan Airport measured a peak wind gust of 42 knots, or 48 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAR-23 21:20:00 to 03-MAR-23 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A peak wind gust of 57 mph was measured at Flotilla Island on the north shore of Lake Murray.

Strong Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAR-23 17:02:00 to 03-MAR-23 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was downed on Dummy Line Rd near Burnettown.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAR-23 20:35:00 to 03-MAR-23 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HELENA
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed on a house on Pauline St in Newberry.  One injury occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 03-MAR-23 20:35:00 to 03-MAR-23 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HELENA
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.10K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed on a house on Bess St in Newberry.  Time estimated.