Special Weather Statement for Lincoln; McCormick
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What is happening
At 732 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bobby Brown State Park, or 17 miles northeast of Washington, moving southeast at 15 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Strom Thurmond Should Seek Safe Harbor... HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty...
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. If on or near Lake Strom Thurmond, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
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Bulletin details
At 732 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bobby Brown State Park, or 17 miles northeast of Washington, moving southeast at 15 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Strom Thurmond Should Seek Safe Harbor... HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... McCormick, Lincolnton, Troy, Elijah Clark State Park, Lake Strom Thurmond, Bobby Brown State Park, Hickory Knob State Resort Park, Gill's Point, Bordeaux, Hester's Ferry Campground, Broad River Campground, Mount Carmel, Baker Creek State Park, Leroy's Ferry Recreation Area, Willington, Curry Hill, Mount Carmel Park, Chennault, Hawe Creek Campground, and New Hope.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 7:33PM 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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