Special Weather Statement for Lexington; Barnwell; Calhoun +4 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Central Orangeburg, Lexington, Northwestern Orangeburg, Southeastern Orangeburg
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What is happening
At 711 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Sandy Run, or 12 miles northwest of Brookdale, moving south at 20 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...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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 711 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Sandy Run, or 12 miles northwest of Brookdale, moving south at 20 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... Orangeburg, Bamberg, Brookdale, Blackville, St. Matthews, Gaston, Orangeburg County Airport, Claflin College, Edisto Gardens, South Carolina State University, Swansea, North, Neeses, Norway, Rowesville, Woodford, Cordova, Livingston, Cope, and Wilkinson Heights. This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 126 and 150.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 7:12PM 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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