Special Weather Statement for Aiken; Barnwell
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What is happening
At 655 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Aiken, moving southeast at 15 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... Aiken, Aiken Mall, Williston, New...
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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Bulletin details
At 655 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Aiken, moving southeast at 15 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... Aiken, Aiken Mall, Williston, New Ellenton, Citizens Park, Aiken Municipal Airport, USC Aiken, Graniteville, Gloverville, Elko, Windsor, and Hopeland Gardens. This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 18 and 22.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 6:55PM 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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