Special Weather Statement for Lexington; Aiken; Calhoun +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Aiken, Calhoun, Lexington, Northwestern Orangeburg
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 609 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Gaston, or 17 miles south of Red Bank, moving east at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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. 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 609 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Gaston, or 17 miles south of Red Bank, moving east at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... Swansea, North, and Woodford. This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 130 and 131.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 6:10PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
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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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