Special Weather Statement for Burke
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Burke
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- Moderate
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- Observed
What is happening
At 449 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Plant Vogtle, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Plant Vogtle, Sardis, Alexander, and...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 449 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Plant Vogtle, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Plant Vogtle, Sardis, Alexander, and Girard.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 1 at 4:49PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Columbia SC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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