Special Weather Statement for Richmond; Burke
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At 438 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over McBean, or 12 miles north of Waynesboro, moving south at 10 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......
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.
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At 438 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over McBean, or 12 miles north of Waynesboro, moving south at 10 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... Waynesboro, Plant Vogtle, Hephzibah, McBean, Shell Bluff, Shell Bluff Landing, and Bennock Mill.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 4:38PM 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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