Special Weather Statement for Richland; Sumter; Calhoun +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Calhoun, Central Orangeburg, Northwestern Orangeburg, Richland, Sumter
- Effective
- Ended
- Official severity
- Moderate
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
At 527 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Brookdale, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... St. Matthews,...
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 527 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Brookdale, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... St. Matthews, Congaree National Park, Gadsden, and Fort Motte. This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 131 and 145.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 1 at 5:27PM 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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