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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 26, NWS Columbia, SC

April 3, 2017Fairfield County, Newberry County, Saluda County, South Carolina; Richmond County, Georgia

NWS Columbia, SC issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 3, 2017, 3:17 PM EDT for Fairfield County, Newberry County, Saluda County, South Carolina; Richmond County, Georgia. It was in force for 58 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Apr 3, 2017, 3:17 PM EDT (19:17 UTC)
Expired
Apr 3, 2017, 4:15 PM EDT
In force
58 min
Issued by
NWS Columbia, SC
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Richmond County, GA, Fairfield County, SC, Newberry County, SC, Saluda County, SC

The radar

The Columbia radar (KCAE), 52 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 3, 4:08 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG1 Wnw Ridge Spring, SCTREES IN ROADWAY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 39 AND HWY 23. .

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Apr 3, 2:07 PM EDTTornado WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Charleston AFB, SC (KCHS), launched 12:00Z, 7.3 hours before the alert went out and 202 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Charleston AFB, SC at 12:00Z on 2017-04-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Charleston AFB, SC at 12:00Z on 2017-04-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 41 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1059 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
25 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
41 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
47 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

872 
WUUS52 KCAE 031917
SVRCAE
GAC245-SCC039-071-081-032015-
/O.NEW.KCAE.SV.W.0026.170403T1917Z-170403T2015Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Columbia SC
317 PM EDT MON APR 3 2017

The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northeastern Richmond County in east central Georgia...
  Western Fairfield County in central South Carolina...
  Newberry County in central South Carolina...
  Saluda County in central South Carolina...

* Until 415 PM EDT

* At 317 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from near Rose Hill State Park to near McCormick, moving
  east at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees. 

* Locations impacted include...
  Newberry, Augusta, Martinez, Saluda, Johnston, Whitmire,
  Prosperity, Ridge Spring, Blackstock, Little Mountain, Pomaria,
  Silverstreet, Ward, Peak and Chappells.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay
away from windows.

&&

A tornado watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for east central
Georgia...and central South Carolina.

LAT...LON 3386 8184 3398 8190 3396 8201 3413 8187
      3420 8194 3430 8190 3453 8164 3445 8154
      3457 8142 3455 8098 3454 8098 3421 8126
      3417 8141 3407 8139 3409 8147 3382 8165
      3381 8187 3355 8203 3341 8193 3351 8208
TIME...MOT...LOC 1917Z 249DEG 42KT 3455 8168 3385 8234 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

JAQ
2 follow-up statements
988 
WWUS52 KCAE 031922
SVSCAE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
322 PM EDT MON APR 3 2017

GAC245-031931-
/O.CAN.KCAE.SV.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170403T2015Z/
Richmond GA-
322 PM EDT MON APR 3 2017

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN RICHMOND COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...

A reminder that another severe thunderstorm warning remains in 
effect for all of Richmond County until 4 pm. 

LAT...LON 3386 8184 3398 8190 3396 8201 3413 8187
      3420 8194 3430 8190 3453 8164 3445 8154
      3457 8142 3455 8098 3454 8098 3421 8126
      3424 8130 3419 8134 3418 8136 3417 8141
      3407 8139 3409 8147 3382 8165 3381 8187
TIME...MOT...LOC 1921Z 249DEG 42KT 3456 8164 3386 8230 

$$

SCC039-071-081-032015-
/O.CON.KCAE.SV.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170403T2015Z/
Fairfield SC-Newberry SC-Saluda SC-
322 PM EDT MON APR 3 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT
FOR WESTERN FAIRFIELD...NEWBERRY AND SALUDA COUNTIES...

At 321 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Rose Hill State Park to near McCormick, moving
east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees. 

Locations impacted include...
Newberry, Saluda, Johnston, Whitmire, Prosperity, Ridge Spring,
Blackstock, Little Mountain, Pomaria, Silverstreet, Ward, Peak and
Chappells.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.

&&

A tornado watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central South
Carolina.

LAT...LON 3386 8184 3398 8190 3396 8201 3413 8187
      3420 8194 3430 8190 3453 8164 3445 8154
      3457 8142 3455 8098 3454 8098 3421 8126
      3424 8130 3419 8134 3418 8136 3417 8141
      3407 8139 3409 8147 3382 8165 3381 8187
TIME...MOT...LOC 1921Z 249DEG 42KT 3456 8164 3386 8230 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$
977 
WWUS52 KCAE 031956
SVSCAE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
356 PM EDT MON APR 3 2017

SCC039-071-081-032015-
/O.CON.KCAE.SV.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170403T2015Z/
Fairfield SC-Newberry SC-Saluda SC-
356 PM EDT MON APR 3 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT
FOR WESTERN FAIRFIELD...NEWBERRY AND SALUDA COUNTIES...

At 355 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Chester to near Saluda, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable 
         tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, 
         roofs, and outbuildings. 

Locations impacted include...
Newberry, Saluda, Johnston, Prosperity, Ridge Spring, Blackstock,
Little Mountain, Pomaria, Silverstreet, Ward and Peak.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

&&

A tornado watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central South
Carolina.

LAT...LON 3386 8184 3398 8190 3396 8201 3413 8187
      3445 8154 3457 8142 3455 8098 3454 8098
      3421 8126 3424 8130 3419 8134 3418 8136
      3417 8141 3407 8139 3409 8147 3382 8165
      3381 8187
TIME...MOT...LOC 1955Z 249DEG 42KT 3470 8120 3400 8186 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

JAQ

The office that day

Everything else NWS Columbia, SC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 3, 3:52 AM EDTLake Wind AdvisoryCAEAiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Chesterfield, Clarendon and 10 more20 hr
Apr 3, 12:06 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCAEEdgefield, McCormick24 min
Apr 3, 1:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCAEAiken33 min
Apr 3, 2:20 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCAELexington, Richland48 hr
Apr 3, 2:27 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCAELexington, Richland2 hr
Apr 3, 2:47 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCAEMcCormick58 min
Apr 3, 3:07 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCAEAiken, Barnwell53 min
Apr 3, 3:28 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCAEEdgefield62 min
Apr 3, 3:31 PM EDTTornado WarningCAEEdgefield, McCormick29 min
Apr 3, 3:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCAEKershaw33 min
Apr 3, 3:42 PM EDTTornado WarningCAEBarnwell48 min
Apr 3, 3:57 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCAEAiken, Barnwell, Lexington33 min
Apr 3, 4:10 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCAEFairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster65 min
Apr 3, 4:12 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCAELexington, Richland3 hr
Apr 3, 4:15 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCAECalhoun, Lexington, Newberry, Richland, Saluda45 min
Apr 3, 4:18 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCAEBamberg, Calhoun, Orangeburg42 min
Apr 3, 4:32 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCAEAiken, Barnwell28 min
Apr 3, 4:33 PM EDTTornado WarningCAELexington26 min
Apr 3, 4:51 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningCAERichland114 min
Apr 3, 4:51 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCAEChesterfield, Kershaw, Lee, Sumter54 min
Apr 3, 4:55 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCAEKershaw, Lee, Richland, Sumter50 min
Apr 3, 4:57 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCAEBamberg, Calhoun, Clarendon, Orangeburg48 min
Apr 3, 5:01 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCAECalhoun, Kershaw, Richland33 min
Apr 3, 5:11 PM EDTTornado WarningCAECalhoun, Sumter34 min
Apr 3, 5:45 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCAEChesterfield15 min
Apr 3, 5:46 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCAEClarendon, Lee, Orangeburg, Sumter29 min
Apr 3, 2:34 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCAEBurke26 min
Apr 3, 2:41 PM EDTTornado WarningCAEBurke34 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.