Tornado Watch issued March 16 at 2:18AM EDT until March 16 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 50 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL GEORGIA BURKE COLUMBIA LINCOLN MCDUFFIE RICHMOND IN SOUTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL SOUTH CAROLINA AIKEN EDGEFIELD MCCORMICK THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AIKEN, AUGUSTA, CLARKS HILL, EDGEFIELD, EVANS, JOHNSTON, LINCOLNTON, MARTINEZ, MCCORMICK, MURPHYS ESTATES, NORTH AUGUSTA, THOMSON, AND WAYNESBORO.
Lake Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 8:14PM EDT until March 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
* WHAT...South winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 5:41AM EDT until March 16 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
At 540 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Belvedere, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines. Locations impacted include... West End Augusta, Martinez, Appling, Arties Pond Public Fishing Area, New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam Park, Blythe, Glenn Hills, Adamsville, Scott's Landing, Westover, Glendale, Autney, Wildwood Park, Harlem, South Augusta, Clarks Hill Recreation Area, Ansley Mill, Westmont, Keysville, and Dearing. This includes the following highways... Interstate 20 in Georgia between mile markers 177 and 201. Interstate 520 in Georgia between mile markers 1 and 14.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 5:39AM EDT until March 16 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
SVRCAE The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Burke County in east central Georgia... * Until 630 AM EDT. * At 538 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Louisville, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines. * Locations impacted include... Alexander, Di- Lane Wildlife Management Area, Plant Vogtle, Vidette, Sardis, Girard, Burke County Airport, Waynesboro, Magruder, Shell Bluff, Gough, Midville, and Rosier.
Lake Wind Advisory issued March 5 at 7:11PM EST until March 6 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Columbia SC
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph overnight. Expect wind gusts on Thursday up to 30 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Wind Advisory issued March 4 at 8:27PM EST until March 5 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Columbia SC
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected, with higher winds possible within a passing line of showers and storms. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Special Weather Statement issued March 3 at 9:18PM EST by NWS Columbia SC
The combination of dry fuels & low relative humidity continues to raise concerns for dangerous fire behavior. Moisture will increase across the region Tuesday but winds are expected to be gusty in the afternoon, likely exceeding 20 mph in the southern Midlands and CSRA. Due to increasing winds and ongoing fires, elevated fire danger is expected to continue. The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a burn ban because of this. The ban will stay in effect until further notice, which will come in the form of an official announcement from the Forestry Commission. Please act with diligence to avoid
Special Weather Statement issued March 3 at 1:33PM EST by NWS Columbia SC
The combination of dry fuels & low relative humidity continues to raise concerns for dangerous fire behavior today. The RH levels are expected to increase on Tuesday, but due to increasing winds and ongoing fires, elevated fire danger is expected to continue. The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a burn ban because of this. The ban will stay in effect until further notice, which will come in the form of an official announcement from the Forestry Commission. Please act with diligence to avoid wildfires occurring.
Special Weather Statement issued March 3 at 1:28AM EST by NWS Columbia SC
The combination of dry fuels & low relative humidity continues to raise concerns for dangerous fire behavior on Monday. The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a burn ban because of this. The ban will stay in effect until further notice, which will come in the form of an official announcement from the Forestry Commission. Please act with diligence to avoid wildfires occurring.
Special Weather Statement issued March 1 at 10:51PM EST by NWS Columbia SC
The combination of dry fuels & low relative humidity continues to raise concerns for dangerous fire behavior on Sunday. While winds will be lighter, the dry conditions are forecast to continue being a problem. The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a burn ban because of this. The ban will stay in effect until further notice, which will come in the form of an official announcement from the Forestry Commission. Please act with diligence to avoid wildfires occurring.