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* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
At 812 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bamberg, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines. Locations impacted include... Bamberg, Cordova, and Cope.
At 758 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Edisto Gardens, or near Orangeburg, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines. Locations impacted include... Orangeburg, Bamberg, Orangeburg County Airport, Claflin College, Edisto Gardens, South Carolina State University, Rowesville, Cordova, Cope, Prince of Orange Mall, Edisto, and Wilkinson Heights.
SVRCAE The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Bamberg County in central South Carolina... Central Orangeburg County in central South Carolina... * Until 830 PM EDT. * At 741 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Edisto Gardens, or near Orangeburg, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines. * Locations impacted include... Orangeburg, Bamberg, Brookdale, Orangeburg County Airport, Claflin College, Edisto Gardens, South Carolina State University, Rowesville, Cordova, Cope, Wilkinson Heights, Prince of Orange Mall, and Edisto. This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 143 and 145.
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.
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service Columbia.
At 655 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Aiken, moving southeast at 15 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... Aiken, Aiken Mall, Williston, New Ellenton, Citizens Park, Aiken Municipal Airport, USC Aiken, Graniteville, Gloverville, Elko, Windsor, and Hopeland Gardens. This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 18 and 22.
SVRCAE The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Calhoun County in central South Carolina... Southeastern Lexington County in central South Carolina... Northwestern Orangeburg County in central South Carolina... South central Richland County in central South Carolina... * Until 715 PM EDT. * At 638 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sandy Run, or 10 miles south of Cayce, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines. * Locations impacted include... Gaston, Congaree National Park, Sandy Run, Swansea, North, Woodford, New Zion, Silver Lake, and Lexington Acres Pond. This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 119 and 144.
SVRCAE The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Calhoun County in central South Carolina... East central Lexington County in central South Carolina... Central Richland County in central South Carolina... * Until 645 PM EDT. * At 602 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Forest Acres, moving south at 10 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines. * Locations impacted include... Columbia, West Columbia, Cayce, Forest Acres, McEntire Air Base, Dentsville, South Congaree, Pine Ridge, Arcadia Lakes, Congaree National Park, Hopkins, Horrel Hill, SC State Farmer's Market, Woodfield, Columbia Metro Airport, SC State Fair Grounds, West Columbia Riverwalk, Sandy Run, Fort Jackson, and Five Points. This includes the following highways... Interstate 126 near mile marker 3. Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 71 and 77. Interstate 26 between mile markers 112 and 124. Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 18.
At 552 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Forest Acres, moving south at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts 35 to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Columbia, West Columbia, Cayce, Forest Acres, Dentsville, Oak Grove, St. Andrews, South Congaree, Pine Ridge, Arcadia Lakes, Hopkins, Riverbanks Zoo, SC State Farmer's Market, Woodfield, Columbia Metro Airport, SC State Fair Grounds, West Columbia Riverwalk, Fort Jackson, Five Points, and Fort Jackson Wildcat Road. This includes the following highways... Interstate 126 between mile markers 1 and 3. Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 67 and 76. Interstate 26 between mile markers 110 and 120. Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 17.
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Kershaw County in central South Carolina... Northwestern Lee County in central South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 1100 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 906 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Camden, Goodale State Park, Lugoff, Woodward Airfield, North Towne Square Shopping Center and Antioch. - This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 89 and 103. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
At 1013 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near McBean, or 9 miles north of Waynesboro, moving east 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... Waynesboro, Savannah River Site, Plant Vogtle, Hephzibah, Jackson, Burke County Airport, McBean, Girard, Audubon's Silver Bluff Sanctuary, Savannah River Site H Canyon, Bennock Mill, Savannah River Site K Complex, Shell Bluff, and Shell Bluff Landing.
At 936 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Wrens, or 13 miles southwest of Fort Gordon, moving east 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... Waynesboro, Fort Gordon, Hephzibah, McBean, South Augusta, Augusta Regional Airport, Blythe, Keysville, Leitner Lake Conference Center, New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam Park, Bath-Edie, Pea Patch Aerodrome, Westover, Bennock Mill, Miles Park, Richmond County Recreation Center, Shell Bluff, Ellwood, Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, and Diamond Lakes Regional Park. This includes Interstate 520 in Georgia between mile markers 6 and 11.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Bamberg County in central South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 1030 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 835 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rivers Bridge State Park and Ehrhardt. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
At 808 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rivers Bridge State Park, or 14 miles north of Hampton, moving east at 15 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... Rivers Bridge State Park and Ehrhardt.
At 633 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Summerton to near Eastern Lake Marion to Holly Hill. Movement was east at 10 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor... 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... Holly Hill, Summerton, Santee Cooper Regional Airport, Eutawville, Eautaw Springs, Indian Bluff Recreation Park, St. Paul, Davis Station, Rocks Pond Campground and Marina, Blounts Landing, and Foreston. This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 105 and 114.
At 544 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Brookdale to near Santee State Park. Movement was east at 5 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor... 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... Orangeburg, Brookdale, Summerton, Elloree, Santee State Park, Santee, Cameron, Eutawville, Vance, Poplar Creek Landing, St. Paul, Stumphole Landing, Rocks Pond Campground and Marina, Yonder Field, Wilkinson Heights, Eautaw Springs, Indian Bluff Recreation Park, Blounts Landing, and Mill Creek Marina and Campground. This includes the following highways... Interstate 26 between mile markers 147 and 160. Interstate 95 between mile markers 90 and 109.
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Calhoun County in central South Carolina... Southwestern Clarendon County in central South Carolina... East Central Orangeburg County in central South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 556 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Elloree, Santee State Park, Santee, Cameron, Vance, Poplar Creek Landing, Stumphole Landing, Yonder Field, Mill Creek Marina and Campground, St. Paul and Indian Bluff Recreation Park. - This includes the following highways... Interstate 95 between mile markers 91 and 106. Interstate 26 between mile markers 149 and 160. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina, including the following areas, Bamberg, Calhoun, Central Orangeburg, Clarendon, Lexington, Northwestern Orangeburg, Richland, Southeastern Orangeburg and Sumter. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop along a nearly stationary boundary resulting in areas of heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts in excess of 5 inches, will be possible in and around the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Chesterfield County in central South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 715 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 419 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cheraw, Pageland, Chesterfield, Carolina Sandhills Wildlife Refuge, Cheraw Municipal Airport, Northeastern Technical College, Cheraw State Park, Jefferson, Ruby, Patrick, Mount Croghan, Chesterfield Ruby Middle School, Bay Springs Fire Station, Chesterfield Detention Center, Cheraw Fish Hatchery, Central High School and High Point Fire Station. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina, including the following areas, Bamberg, Calhoun, Central Orangeburg, Clarendon, Lexington, Northwestern Orangeburg, Richland, Southeastern Orangeburg and Sumter. * WHEN...From noon EDT today through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop along a slow moving frontal boundary resulting in areas of heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts in excess of 5 inches, will be possible in and around the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
FFWCAE The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Lancaster County in central South Carolina... * Until 430 AM EDT. * At 129 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Lancaster, Springdale, Elgin, Irwin, USC Lancaster, Lancaster Mill, McDonald Green Elementary School, Arrowood Estates, McWhirter Airfield, Bell Town Fire Station, Camp Creek Fire Station, Bear Creek Park, Kirk Air Base and Antioch.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Western Lancaster County in central South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 345 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1247 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lancaster, Springdale, Elgin, USC Lancaster, Irwin, Andrew Jackson State Park, Van Wyck, Buford, Arrowood Estates, Lancaster Mill, Camp Creek Fire Station, Unity Fire Station, McWhirter Airfield, McDonald Green Elementary School, Antioch, Bear Creek Park, Kirk Air Base, Bell Town Fire Station and Pleasant Hill. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
At 906 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Elloree to 6 miles southwest of Branchville. Movement was east at 15 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor... 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... Holly Hill, Branchville, Summerton, Bowman, Elloree, Santee State Park, Santee, Eutawville, Rowesville, Vance, Poplar Creek Landing, St. Paul, Stumphole Landing, Yonder Field, Indian Bluff Recreation Park, Mill Creek Marina and Campground, Lone Star, and Low Falls Landing. This includes the following highways... Interstate 26 between mile markers 153 and 169. Interstate 95 between mile markers 85 and 110.
At 837 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Aiken State Park, or 16 miles east of Aiken Mall, moving north at 30 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... Aiken, Aiken Mall, Williston, New Ellenton, USC Aiken, Citizens Park, Aiken Municipal Airport, Gloverville, Aiken State Park, Graniteville, Burnettown, Wagener, Pelion, Salley, Perry, Windsor, Aiken Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve, Perry Airport, Hopeland Gardens, and Thor. This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 16 and 40.
At 422 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Summerton, or 11 miles southwest of Manning, moving north at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines. Locations impacted include... Summerton, Santee Cooper Regional Airport, Davis Station, and St. Paul. This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 101 and 115.
At 350 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Eastern Lake Marion, or 17 miles south of Manning, moving north at 10 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Marion 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... Summerton, Santee Cooper Regional Airport, Eutawville, Vance, Eautaw Springs, Indian Bluff Recreation Park, St. Paul, Rocks Pond Campground and Marina, Blounts Landing, and Mill Creek Marina and Campground. This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 103 and 111.
SVRCAE The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Clarendon County in central South Carolina... East central Orangeburg County in central South Carolina... * Until 445 PM EDT. * At 354 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of Eastern Lake Marion, or 17 miles south of Manning, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines. * Locations impacted include... Summerton, Santee Cooper Regional Airport, Eutawville, Vance, Eautaw Springs, Indian Bluff Recreation Park, St. Paul, Davis Station, Rocks Pond Campground and Marina, Blounts Landing, and Mill Creek Marina and Campground. This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 102 and 115.
At 1105 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bobby Brown State Park, or 18 miles northeast of Washington, moving southeast at 25 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Strom Thurmond Should Seek Safe Harbor... 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... McCormick, Lincolnton, Mccormick County Airport, Elijah Clark State Park, Lake Strom Thurmond, Bobby Brown State Park, Hickory Knob State Resort Park, Gill's Point, Hester's Ferry Campground, Bordeaux, Broad River Campground, Baker Creek State Park, Mount Carmel, Leroy's Ferry Recreation Area, Willington, Curry Hill, Mount Carmel Park, Chennault, Hawe Creek Campground, and Long Cane Creek Picnic Area.
At 1035 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Strom Thurmond, or 12 miles southeast of Elberton, moving southeast at 25 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Strom Thurmond Should Seek Safe Harbor... 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... Lake Strom Thurmond, Bobby Brown State Park, Willington, Mount Carmel Park, Gill's Point, Hester's Ferry Campground, Broad River Campground, Chennault, Mount Carmel, and Leroy's Ferry Recreation Area.
At 923 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Goodale State Park, or near Camden, moving northeast at 15 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... Camden, Cassatt, North Central High School, Dekalb, and Midway Elementary School.
The threat has ended.
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Aiken County in central South Carolina... South Central Lexington County in central South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 1215 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1014 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Aiken State Park, Wagener, Salley, Perry, Perry Airport, Thor and Aiken Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
At 1004 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Red Bank to near Aiken Municipal Airport. Movement was west at 20 mph. 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... Aiken, Batesburg-Leesville, USC Aiken, Aiken Municipal Airport, Citizens Park, Aiken State Park, Swansea, Wagener, Pelion, Springfield, Salley, Monetta, Perry, Woodford, Windsor, Thor, Camp Kinard, Vaucluse, New Holland, and Samaria Fire Station. This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 9 and 45.
At 934 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles west of Gaston to near Citizens Park to near South Augusta. Movement was northwest at 10 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... Aiken, North Augusta, Grovetown, Evans, Martinez, Aiken Mall, Fort Gordon, Augusta, Clearwater, Belvedere, Hephzibah, New Ellenton, Glendale, South Augusta, Midtown, Summerville, Augusta Mall, Daniel Field, Citizens Park, and Augusta Regional Airport. This includes the following highways... Interstate 20 in Georgia between mile markers 189 and 201. Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 0 and 48. Interstate 520 in Georgia between mile markers 1 and 15. Interstate 520 in South Carolina between mile markers 16 and 23.
At 846 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Citizens Park to near Waynesboro. Movement was northwest at 10 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. Locations impacted include... Aiken, Waynesboro, Savannah River Site, Aiken Mall, Plant Vogtle, Hephzibah, Williston, Blackville, New Ellenton, Jackson, Citizens Park, McBean, Augusta Regional Airport, Snelling, Elko, Windsor, New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam Park, Savannah River Site Badge Office, Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, and Audubon's Silver Bluff Sanctuary.
At 857 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles northeast of Aiken State Park, or 15 miles southwest of Red Bank, moving west at 10 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... New Holland, Cedar Pond Campground, and Steedman. This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 37 and 38.
At 823 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Plant Vogtle, moving northwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and powerlines. Locations impacted include... Waynesboro, Plant Vogtle, Alexander, Shell Bluff, Shell Bluff Landing, and Bennock Mill.
SVRCAE The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Burke County in east central Georgia... Southeastern Richmond County in east central Georgia... Southwestern Barnwell County in central South Carolina... Southwestern Aiken County in central South Carolina... * Until 845 PM EDT. * At 755 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Plant Vogtle, moving northwest at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and powerlines. * Locations impacted include... Waynesboro, Plant Vogtle, Hephzibah, Sardis, McBean, Alexander, Burke County Airport, Girard, Shell Bluff, Shell Bluff Landing, and Bennock Mill.
At 738 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sardis, or 10 miles south of Plant Vogtle, moving northwest at 15 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... Sardis, Alexander, Burke County Airport, and Girard.
At 735 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Plant Vogtle, moving west at 10 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... Shell Bluff.
At 642 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hamilton Branch State Park, or 18 miles northwest of Evans, moving northwest at 10 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Strom Thurmond Should Seek Safe Harbor... HAZARD...Wind gusts 35 to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... McCormick, Lincolnton, Appling, Elijah Clark State Park, Mistletoe State Park, Mccormick County Airport, Hamilton Branch State Park, Bobby Brown State Park, Lake Strom Thurmond, Parksville, Plum Branch, Bordeaux, Winfield, Modoc, Scott's Landing, Knox Scout Reservation, Double Branches, Curry Hill, Wildwood Park, and Chennault.
At 529 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Graniteville, or near Aiken, moving northwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts 30 to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Aiken, North Augusta, Clearwater, Belvedere, USC Aiken, Gloverville, Graniteville, Burnettown, Trenton, Hopeland Gardens, Poverty Hill, Murphys Estates, Boyd Pond Park, Vaucluse, and Murphy Village. This includes the following highways... Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 2 and 18. Interstate 520 in South Carolina between mile markers 20 and 23.
At 539 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Riverwood, or near Evans, moving northwest at 10 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Strom Thurmond Should Seek Safe Harbor... HAZARD...Wind gusts 35 to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Evans, Martinez, Appling, Clarks Hill Recreation Area, J. Strom Thurmond Dam, Riverwood, Modoc, Scott's Landing, Columbia County Jail, Blanchard Park, Wildwood Park, Savannah Rapids Park, Eubank-Blanchard Community Center, Westmont, River Island, Westport, Riverside Park, Evans Medical Center, Lost Wilderness Fire Station, and Blanchard Woods Park. This includes Interstate 20 in Georgia near mile marker 194.
At 445 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Edgefield, or 15 miles north of Belvedere, moving northwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts 35 to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... North Augusta, Edgefield, Edgefield County Airport, Burnettown, Trenton, Lick Fork Campground, Strom Thurmond High School, Harmony, Murphys Estates, Mt Vintage, Cleora, Colliers, Vaucluse, Edgefield Federal Correction Institution, and Murphy Village. This includes the following highways... Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 5 and 15. Interstate 520 in South Carolina near mile marker 23.
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services has issued a Code Orange Ozone Action Day for the Catawba region of South Carolina. An ozone action day means that atmospheric conditions will likely produce unhealthy concentrations of ground level ozone air pollution. A Code Orange forecast indicates that ground level ozone concentrations are expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups, which includes people with lung disease, older adults, and children. Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion, take more breaks, and do less intense activities, especially during afternoon and early evening hours. You can help prevent ozone pollution by walking or riding your bicycle, taking your lunch to work, reducing idling, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For additional information, please visit the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services ozone web site at http://www.des.sc.gov/ozone or the Environmental Protection Agency AirNow website at https://www.airnow.gov.
At 242 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near South Congaree, or near Red Bank, moving northeast at 5 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Murray Should Seek Safe Harbor... HAZARD...Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Columbia, Lexington, West Columbia, Cayce, Irmo, Forest Acres, St. Andrews, Highway 6 at Lake Murray Dam, Red Bank, Oak Grove, South Congaree, Pine Ridge, Gaston, Riverbanks Zoo, SC State Farmer's Market, Columbia Metro Airport, SC State Fair Grounds, West Columbia Riverwalk, Five Points, and Pelion. This includes the following highways... Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3. Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 46 and 67. Interstate 26 between mile markers 103 and 121. Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 12.
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services has issued a Code Orange Ozone Action Day for the Catawba region of South Carolina. An ozone action day means that atmospheric conditions will likely produce unhealthy concentrations of ground level ozone air pollution. A Code Orange forecast indicates that ground level ozone concentrations are expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups, which includes people with lung disease, older adults, and children. Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion, take more breaks, and do less intense activities, especially during afternoon and early evening hours. You can help prevent ozone pollution by walking or riding your bicycle, taking your lunch to work, reducing idling, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For additional information, please visit the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services ozone web site at http://www.des.sc.gov/ozone or the Environmental Protection Agency AirNow website at https://www.airnow.gov.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Fairfield County in central South Carolina... Southwestern Kershaw County in central South Carolina... West Central Lee County in central South Carolina... Northeastern Richland County in central South Carolina... Northwestern Sumter County in central South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 215 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1111 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Columbia, Sumter, Camden, Winnsboro, Shaw Air Base, Elgin, Lake Carolina, Villages at Sandhill, Lugoff, Killian, Longtown, Fairfield County Airport, Oakland, Jenkinsville, Blythewood, Ridgeway, Pine Grove Fire Station and Smallwood. - This includes the following highways... Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 79 and 102. Interstate 77 between mile markers 21 and 39. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
FFWCAE The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Fairfield County in central South Carolina... Central Newberry County in central South Carolina... * Until 145 AM EDT. * At 1052 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Newberry, VC Summer Nuclear Station, Whitmire, Blair, Newberry College, Newberry County Airport, Monticello, Pomaria, US-176 and SC-34 Crossroads, Enoree Ranger District Office, Maybington Fire Station, Henderson Island, Newberry County Detention Center and Bush River Fire Station. This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 62 and 79.
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Fairfield County in central South Carolina... Newberry County in central South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 130 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1030 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Newberry, VC Summer Nuclear Station, Whitmire, Blair, Newberry College, Newberry County Airport, Monticello, Pomaria, US-176 and SC-34 Crossroads, Maybington Fire Station, Enoree Ranger District Office, Henderson Island, Newberry County Detention Center, Bush River Fire Station, Feasterville Fire Station and Belfast Wildlife Management Area. - This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 62 and 84. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Burke County in east central Georgia... Columbia County in east central Georgia... Lincoln County in east central Georgia... McDuffie County in east central Georgia... Richmond County in east central Georgia... Western Aiken County in central South Carolina... Edgefield County in central South Carolina... McCormick County in central South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 100 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1004 PM EDT, Continuing light to moderate rain may cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1.5 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen over the last 6 hours. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain could result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Aiken, North Augusta, Grovetown, Evans, Thomson, Martinez, Fort Gordon, Belvedere, Augusta, Clearwater, Edgefield, Hephzibah, McCormick, Harlem, Lincolnton, Riverwood, J. Strom Thurmond Dam, Clarks Hill Recreation Area and Hamilton Branch State Park. - This includes the following highways... Interstate 520 in South Carolina between mile markers 16 and 23. Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 0 and 19. Interstate 20 in Georgia between mile markers 167 and 201. Interstate 520 in Georgia between mile markers 1 and 15. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
FFWCAE The National Weather Service in Columbia has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Columbia County in east central Georgia... Southeastern Lincoln County in east central Georgia... Central Richmond County in east central Georgia... West Central Aiken County in central South Carolina... Western Edgefield County in central South Carolina... Southeastern McCormick County in central South Carolina... * Until 1000 PM EDT. * At 831 PM EDT, The public reported multiple locations with flooding across Evans, Augusta, and Martinez. Water continues flow across areas near William Few Pkwy in Evans. Between 2.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Public reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... North Augusta, Grovetown, Evans, Martinez, Belvedere, Fort Gordon, Augusta, Clearwater, Edgefield, Clarks Hill Recreation Area, Riverwood, J. Strom Thurmond Dam, Village Plaza Shopping Center, Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta Mall, Hamilton Branch State Park, Daniel Field, Summerville, Midtown and Glendale. This includes the following highways... Interstate 520 in South Carolina between mile markers 16 and 23. Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 0 and 13. Interstate 20 in Georgia between mile markers 182 and 201. Interstate 520 in Georgia between mile markers 1 and 8...and between mile markers 14 and 15.
At 802 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Barnwell, Bamberg, Denmark, Williston, Blackville, Barnwell State Park, Springfield, Hilda, Salley, Neeses, Norway, Snelling, Olar, Elko, Windsor, Cope, Govan, Bamberg County Airport, Barnwell County Airport and Aiken Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve.
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Chesterfield County in central South Carolina... Northeastern Kershaw County in central South Carolina... Eastern Lancaster County in central South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 754 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cheraw, Chesterfield, Carolina Sandhills Wildlife Refuge, Cheraw Municipal Airport, Northeastern Technical College, Cheraw State Park, Mt Pisgah, Mcbee, Jefferson, Ruby, Patrick, Bethune, Mount Croghan, Bay Springs Fire Station, Alligator Fire Station, Middendorf, Chesterfield Ruby Middle School, Chesterfield Detention Center and Cheraw Fish Hatchery. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
At 705 PM EDT, The public sent images showing water covering Furys Ferry Road near Augusta. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Public reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... North Augusta, Grovetown, Evans, Martinez, Belvedere, Fort Gordon, Augusta, Clearwater, Edgefield, Clarks Hill Recreation Area, Riverwood, J. Strom Thurmond Dam, Village Plaza Shopping Center, Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta Mall, Hamilton Branch State Park, Daniel Field, Summerville, Midtown and Glendale. This includes the following highways... Interstate 520 in South Carolina between mile markers 16 and 23. Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 0 and 13. Interstate 20 in Georgia between mile markers 182 and 201. Interstate 520 in Georgia between mile markers 1 and 8...and between mile markers 14 and 15.
FFWCAE The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... East Central Aiken County in central South Carolina... Bamberg County in central South Carolina... Northeastern Barnwell County in central South Carolina... Southwestern Orangeburg County in central South Carolina... * Until 945 PM EDT. * At 642 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Barnwell, Bamberg, Denmark, Williston, Blackville, Barnwell State Park, Springfield, Hilda, Salley, Neeses, Norway, Snelling, Olar, Elko, Windsor, Cope, Govan, Bamberg County Airport, Barnwell County Airport and Aiken Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve.