Special Weather Statement for Barnwell; Bamberg; Northwestern Orangeburg +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Bamberg, Barnwell, Central Orangeburg, Northwestern Orangeburg
- Effective
- Ended
- Official severity
- Moderate
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
At 943 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Denmark, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
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 943 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Denmark, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Orangeburg, Edisto Gardens, Springfield, Neeses, Norway, Cordova, Livingston, Cope, and Edisto.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 9:43AM 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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