Special Weather Statement for Edgefield; Saluda; Aiken
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At 1251 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Edgefield, or 19 miles north of Belvedere, moving southeast at 20 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...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. 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 1251 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Edgefield, or 19 miles north of Belvedere, moving southeast at 20 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... Edgefield, Johnston, Ridge Spring, Edgefield County Airport, Trenton, Ward, Strom Thurmond High School, Harmony, and Edgefield Federal Correction Institution.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 12:51PM 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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