Special Weather Statement for Aiken
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Aiken
- Effective
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- Moderate
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- Observed
What is happening
At 319 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over USC Aiken, or over Aiken, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Aiken, Aiken...
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 319 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over USC Aiken, or over Aiken, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Aiken, Aiken Mall, New Ellenton, Citizens Park, Gloverville, USC Aiken, Graniteville, Windsor, Boyd Pond Park, Hopeland Gardens, Savannah River Site Badge Office, and Vaucluse. This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 16 and 20.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 3:19PM 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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