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Special Weather Statement for Columbia; Richmond

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Columbia, Richmond
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At 216 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fort Gordon, moving east at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible....

What the bulletin says to do

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for east central Georgia.

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At 216 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fort Gordon, moving east at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Grovetown, Fort Gordon, Hephzibah, Glendale, South Augusta, Augusta Regional Airport, Blythe, Minnick Park, Hillcrest Memorial Park, Glenn Hills, Bath-Edie, Pea Patch Aerodrome, Westover, Miles Park, Richmond County Recreation Center, Ellwood, Pendleton King Park, Diamond Lakes Regional Park, and Kendan Park. This includes Interstate 520 in Georgia between mile markers 3 and 11.

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    Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 2:16PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

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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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