Special Weather Statement for Sumter; Clarendon
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At 818 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Alcolu, or near Manning, moving east at 15 mph. 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...
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. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Columbia.
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At 818 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Alcolu, or near Manning, moving east at 15 mph. 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Manning around 825 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Brogdon, Lakewood, Privateer, Foreston, Gable, and Paxville. This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 117 and 133.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 13 at 8:18PM 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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