Special Weather Statement for Sumter
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Sumter
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 343 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Plains, or 9 miles southeast of Preston, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include... Plains, Sumter, Maddox, and...
What the bulletin says to do
Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 343 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Plains, or 9 miles southeast of Preston, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include... Plains, Sumter, Maddox, and Croxton Crossroads.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 3:43PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Peachtree City GA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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