Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Columbia, SC

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
728 PM EDT Thu Apr 24 2025

GAZ065-077-SCZ030-035-250015-
Burke GA-Richmond GA-Barnwell SC-Aiken SC-
728 PM EDT Thu Apr 24 2025

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of central Burke,
southeastern Richmond, southwestern Barnwell and south central Aiken
Counties through 815 PM EDT...

At 727 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near McBean to near Alexander to Butts.
Movement was east at 15 mph.

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...
Savannah River Site, Shell Bluff, Shell Bluff Landing, Alexander,
Plant Vogtle, Sardis, Girard, Savannah River Site Badge Office,
Savannah River Site H Canyon, Bennock Mill, Savannah River Site K
Complex, and Jackson.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3291 8177 3293 8179 3293 8181 3295 8182
      3294 8183 3295 8186 3292 8196 3292 8201
      3304 8197 3327 8194 3338 8166 3315 8165
      3293 8174
TIME...MOT...LOC 2327Z 247DEG 12KT 3324 8189 3306 8191 3274 8203

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

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