Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Columbia, SC

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
925 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

SCZ025>027-030-191415-
Lexington SC-Aiken SC-Saluda SC-Edgefield SC-
925 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern
Edgefield, Lexington, southeastern Saluda and northern Aiken Counties
through 1015 AM EDT...

At 924 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Saluda to Johnston to near Edgefield County
Airport. Movement was east at 35 mph.

...Boaters on Lake Murray 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...
Lexington, Irmo, Batesburg-Leesville, Highway 6 at Lake Murray Dam,
Red Bank, Oak Grove, Saluda, Johnston, Ridge Spring, Edgefield County
Airport, Saluda County Airport, Aiken Municipal Airport, Wagener,
Pelion, Gilbert, Summit, Monetta, Perry, Trenton, and Ward.

This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 18
and 60.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3407 8115 3379 8118 3352 8136 3369 8193
      3384 8186 3403 8181
TIME...MOT...LOC 1324Z 271DEG 29KT 3400 8176 3385 8180 3369 8186

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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