Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Columbia, SC
Issued by NWS Columbia, SC
840 WWUS82 KCAE 252250 SPSCAE Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 650 PM EDT Sat May 25 2024 SCZ037-038-137-252330- Southeastern Orangeburg SC-Calhoun SC-Clarendon SC- 650 PM EDT Sat May 25 2024 ...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central Calhoun, southwestern Clarendon and east central Orangeburg Counties through 730 PM EDT... At 650 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Santee State Park, or 18 miles west of Manning, moving southeast at 20 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... Summerton, Santee State Park, Santee, Vance, Indian Bluff Recreation Park, Poplar Creek Landing, St. Paul, Davis Station, Stumphole Landing, Mill Creek Marina and Campground, Lone Star, and Low Falls Landing. This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 98 and 111. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. 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. && LAT...LON 3338 8038 3362 8060 3367 8057 3367 8056 3365 8054 3366 8052 3360 8024 TIME...MOT...LOC 2250Z 297DEG 17KT 3361 8052 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$ SL