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Special Weather Statement for Newberry; Edgefield; Saluda +2 more

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At 229 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Batesburg-Leesville, moving northeast at 35 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Murray Should Seek Safe Harbor... 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...

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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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central South Carolina.

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At 229 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Batesburg-Leesville, moving northeast at 35 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Murray Should Seek Safe Harbor... 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... Lexington, Batesburg-Leesville, Red Bank, Oak Grove, Ridge Spring, Dreher Island State Park, Gilbert, Summit, Monetta, Ward, Cedar Grove Fire Station, South Shore Marina, Oswald Park, Bundrick Island, Murray, Camp Kinard, Delmar, Hollow Creek Public Park, Samaria Fire Station, and Cedar Pond Campground. This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 37 and 60.

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    Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 2:29PM 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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