One product issued by NWS for: Columbia SC
Lake Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 102 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115- 116-135>137-070700- /O.CON.KCAE.LW.Y.0002.260207T0000Z-260207T1800Z/ Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-McCormick- Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland- Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-Southeastern Orangeburg- Including the cities of Columbia, Lancaster Mill, Clarks Hill, Lancaster, Bowman, McCormick, Ridge Spring, Saluda, Summerton, Barnwell, Murphys Estates, Blackville, Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Branchville, Cayce, Santee, Camden, Denmark, Winnsboro Mills, Williston, Andrew Jackson State Park, North, Lincolnton, West Columbia, Cheraw, St. Matthews, Springfield, Bishopville, North Augusta, Bamberg, Indian Land, Thomson, Waynesboro, Elloree, Newberry, Eutawville, Lugoff, Elgin, Orangeburg, Martinez, Brookdale, Augusta, Pageland, Batesburg-Leesville, Edgefield, Holly Hill, Sumter, Aiken, Seven Oaks, Manning, Johnston, Springdale, Winnsboro, Oak Grove, Evans, Lexington, Community of Almond Glen, Van Wyck, Red Bank, and Neeses 102 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. && $$ MG