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Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Columbia, SC
Issued by NWS Columbia, SC
844 WWUS82 KCAE 080012 SPSCAE Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 812 PM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024 GAZ065-077-SCZ030-035-080045- Burke GA-Richmond GA-Barnwell SC-Aiken SC- 812 PM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024 ...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern Burke, east central Richmond, Barnwell and southwestern Aiken Counties through 845 PM EDT... At 812 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles south of Clearwater to near Millhaven. Movement was northeast at 40 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, Barnwell, Savannah River Site, Plant Vogtle, Aiken Mall, Williston, New Ellenton, Jackson, Citizens Park, Aiken State Park, Snelling, Kline, Elko, Girard, Windsor, Audubon`s Silver Bluff Sanctuary, Hopeland Gardens, Savannah River Site Badge Office, Savannah River Site H Canyon, and Savannah River Site K Complex. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. 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. && LAT...LON 3340 8193 3368 8156 3312 8119 3311 8129 3311 8136 3316 8154 3310 8162 3307 8159 3306 8156 3304 8156 3305 8154 3304 8154 3294 8172 TIME...MOT...LOC 0012Z 234DEG 35KT 3342 8187 3300 8161 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$ SL