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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
751 PM EDT Fri Aug 16 2019
 
SCZ027-030-036-170030-
Orangeburg SC-Lexington SC-Aiken SC-
751 PM EDT Fri Aug 16 2019

...Strong Thunderstorms Will Impact Portions of northwestern
Orangeburg...southeastern Lexington and east central Aiken Counties
Until 830 PM EDT....

At 750 PM EDT...National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Gaston, or 13 miles south of
Red Bank, moving northeast at 5 mph.

  HAZARD...gusty winds 40 to 50 mph, pea sized hail, excessive cloud 
           to ground lightning and localized minor flooding.

  IMPACT...expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of 
           light, unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to plants, 
           trees and crops is possible. Damage to windshields is 
           unlikely. All outdoor activities should cease. Move 
           indoors immediately. Localized, minor flooding of low 
           lying and poor drainage areas is also possible.

Some locations in the path of this storm include...
South Congaree, Gaston, Swansea, Pelion, Woodford, Thor, Lexington
County Airport At Pelion, Peachtree Rock and Edmund.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may cause localized
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Move indoors immediately.  Excessive cloud to ground lightning is
occurring with this storm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning.

This storm may intensify. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio, local radio and
television stations for additional information and possible warnings
from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 3361 8126 3378 8136 3392 8113 3378 8105
      3377 8106 3375 8106 3375 8103 3372 8101
      3371 8104 3367 8102
TIME...MOT...LOC 2350Z 244DEG 5KT 3374 8123 

$$

RC