If you did not have wind damage, likely someone near you did. The National Weather Service reported wind gusts of 89 mph early Wednesday morning, with more gusts to come during Wednesday of 30 to 40 mph.
Straight-line winds keep Duke Energy’s crews hopping from one damaged electric line to another, scurrying to keep power going to residences throughout Greenville and the upstate.
Experts say don’t let the sunshine and balmy temperatures fool you. The wind will be a factor on Wednesday. So, dress accordingly, they say.