Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 24 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2024 - 2:00pm
Expires:
September 24, 2024 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 459 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sharon, or 10 miles east of Crawfordville, moving east at 25 mph.
...Boaters on Lake Strom Thurmond Should Seek Safe Harbor...
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Lincolnton, Mistletoe State Park, Thomson-McDuffie County Airport,
Wrightsboro, Elijah Clark State Park, Loce, Leah, Winfield, Clay Hill
Campground, Knox Scout Reservation, University Hospital McDuffie,
Phinizy, Woodlawn, Double Branches, Wildwood Park, Pollards Corner,
Eubank-Blanchard Community Center, Lake Springs Recreation Area,
Amity Recreation Area, and Bussey Point Campground.
This includes Interstate 20 in Georgia between mile markers 167 and
171.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Lincoln; McDuffie; Columbia; McCormick
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC