Tag: 3:40pm

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Fire Weather Watch issued February 28 at 3:40PM EST until March 1 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Columbia SC

The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a Fire Weather Watch for strong winds and very low relative humidities, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Chesterfield, McCormick, Newberry, Fairfield, Kershaw, Edgefield, Saluda, Lexington, Richland, Lee, Aiken, Sumter, Barnwell, Calhoun, Clarendon, Lincoln, Bamberg, McDuffie, Columbia, Richmond, Burke, Northern Lancaster, Southern Lancaster, Northwestern Orangeburg, Central Orangeburg and Southeastern Orangeburg. * TIMING...11 am through 8 pm. * WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Mid 70s.
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Flood Warning issued February 15 at 9:39PM EST until February 17 at 3:40PM EST by NWS Columbia SC

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden affecting Calhoun and Richland Counties. Pee Dee River At Pee Dee River at Cheraw affecting Marlboro and Chesterfield Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Calhoun, Richland and Lexington Counties. Saluda River At Saluda River at Chappells affecting Saluda, Greenwood and Newberry Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Congaree River at Carolina Eastman. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 115.0 feet
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Marine Weather Statement issued December 29 at 3:40PM EST by NWS Key West FL

Through 500 PM, several clusters of strong thunderstorms will continue moving east southeast at 15 to 20 knots across the distant Straits of Florida beyond 20 nm offshore. Mariners in this area will encounter wind gusts of 30 to 35 knots, blinding downpours, rough and confused seas, and frequent lightning strikes. Stay low or go below, and make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.