LINCOLN; MCDUFFIE; COLUMBIA; RICHMOND; BURKE; C… — * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina.
* WHEN...From 2 AM Saturday to 8 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Severe weather in 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 brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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