Headline:
Wind Advisory issued January 6 at 6:31AM EST until January 6 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 6, 2025 - 3:31am
Expires:
January 6, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
expected. Occasional gusts over 45 mph possible especially in the
CSRA and southern Midlands. Northwest gusts 35-40 mph expected in
the afternoon.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC