Special Weather Statement for Richland; Sumter; Calhoun +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Calhoun, Clarendon, Richland, Southeastern Orangeburg, Sumter
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What is happening
At 845 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms 8 miles southeast of Poinsett State Park, or 12 miles southwest of South Sumter, moving northeast at 25 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor... HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms 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 845 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms 8 miles southeast of Poinsett State Park, or 12 miles southwest of South Sumter, moving northeast at 25 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor... HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Sumter, Manning, South Sumter, St. Matthews, Summerton, Elloree, Alcolu, Santee State Park, Millwood, Poinsett State Park, Santee, Pinewood, Paxville, Cane Savannah, Poplar Creek Landing, Rimini, Stumphole Landing, Brogdon, Lone Star, and Low Falls Landing. This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 93 and 128.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 8:46AM 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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