Alert archive / South Carolina / Wind Advisories in 2020
Wind Advisory 2, NWS Columbia, SC
NWS Columbia, SC issued this wind advisory at Oct 28, 2020, 2:17 PM EDT for 8 counties in South Carolina; Lincoln County, Georgia. It took effect at Oct 29, 2020, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 6 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 28, 2020, 2:17 PM EDT (18:17 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 29, 2020, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 29, 2020, 2:04 PM EDT
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Columbia, SC
Counties Lincoln County, GA, Chesterfield County, SC, Edgefield County, SC, Fairfield County, SC, Kershaw County, SC, Lancaster County, SC, McCormick County, SC, Newberry County, SC, Saluda County, SC
The radar
The Columbia radar (KCAE), 39 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Charleston AFB, SC (KCHS), launched 12:00Z, 6.3 hours before the alert went out and 195 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1048 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 24 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 33 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 76 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
336 WWUS72 KCAE 281817 NPWCAE URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 217 PM EDT Wed Oct 28 2020 GAZ040-SCZ016-018-020>022-025-026-115-116-290230- /O.NEW.KCAE.WI.Y.0002.201029T1200Z-201029T2200Z/ Lincoln-Chesterfield-McCormick-Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw- Edgefield-Saluda-Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster- Including the cities of Lincolnton, Cheraw, Pageland, Mccormick, Newberry, Winnsboro, Winnsboro Mills, Camden, Lugoff, Edgefield, Johnston, Saluda, Ridge Spring, Indian Land, Lancaster, Elgin, and Lancaster Mill 217 PM EDT Wed Oct 28 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM to 6 PM EDT Thursday. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * TIMING...FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
4 follow-up statements
488 WWUS72 KCAE 282124 NPWCAE URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 524 PM EDT Wed Oct 28 2020 GAZ040-SCZ016-018-020>022-025-026-115-116-291000- /O.NEW.KCAE.LW.Y.0022.201029T2200Z-201030T0900Z/ /O.CON.KCAE.WI.Y.0002.201029T1200Z-201029T2200Z/ Lincoln-Chesterfield-McCormick-Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw- Edgefield-Saluda-Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster- Including the cities of Lincolnton, Cheraw, Pageland, Mccormick, Newberry, Winnsboro, Winnsboro Mills, Camden, Lugoff, Edgefield, Johnston, Saluda, Ridge Spring, Indian Land, Lancaster, Elgin, and Lancaster Mill 524 PM EDT Wed Oct 28 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a Lake Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 6 PM Thursday to 5 AM EDT Friday. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40-45 mph through 6 PM EDT. Southwesterly 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph over lakes Thursday night. * TIMING...Wind Advisory from 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT Thursday. Lake Wind Advisory from 6 PM EDT to 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Lake Wind Advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop on area lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ GAZ063>065-077-SCZ027>031-035>038-041-291000- /O.NEW.KCAE.LW.Y.0022.201029T1200Z-201030T0900Z/ McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Lexington-Richland-Lee-Aiken- Sumter-Barnwell-Orangeburg-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg- Including the cities of Thomson, Martinez, Evans, Augusta, Hephzibah, Waynesboro, Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, Red Bank, Oak Grove, Columbia, Bishopville, Aiken, North Augusta, Sumter, Barnwell, Williston, Blackville, Orangeburg, Brookdale, St. Matthews, Manning, Summerton, Bamberg, and Denmark 524 PM EDT Wed Oct 28 2020 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a Lake Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM Thursday to 5 AM EDT Friday. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots. * TIMING...Thursday through Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Lake Wind Advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop on area lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing. && $$
951 WWUS72 KCAE 290811 NPWCAE URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 411 AM EDT Thu Oct 29 2020 GAZ040-SCZ016-018-020>022-025-026-115-116-292230- /O.CON.KCAE.WI.Y.0002.201029T1200Z-201029T2200Z/ /O.CON.KCAE.LW.Y.0022.201029T2200Z-201030T0900Z/ Lincoln-Chesterfield-McCormick-Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw- Edgefield-Saluda-Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster- Including the cities of Lincolnton, Cheraw, Pageland, Mccormick, Newberry, Winnsboro, Winnsboro Mills, Camden, Lugoff, Edgefield, Johnston, Saluda, Ridge Spring, Indian Land, Lancaster, Elgin, and Lancaster Mill 411 AM EDT Thu Oct 29 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 to 45 mph through 6 PM EDT. Southwesterly 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph over lakes Tonight. * TIMING...Wind Advisory from 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT Thursday. Lake Wind Advisory from 6 PM EDT to 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. A Lake Wind Advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop on area lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing. && $$ GAZ063>065-077-SCZ027>031-035>038-041-292230- /O.CON.KCAE.LW.Y.0022.201029T1200Z-201030T0900Z/ McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Lexington-Richland-Lee-Aiken- Sumter-Barnwell-Orangeburg-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg- Including the cities of Thomson, Martinez, Evans, Augusta, Hephzibah, Waynesboro, Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, Red Bank, Oak Grove, Columbia, Bishopville, Aiken, North Augusta, Sumter, Barnwell, Williston, Blackville, Orangeburg, Brookdale, St. Matthews, Manning, Summerton, Bamberg, and Denmark 411 AM EDT Thu Oct 29 2020 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots. * TIMING...Today and Tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Lake Wind Advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop on area lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing. && $$
849 WWUS72 KCAE 291516 NPWCAE URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 1116 AM EDT Thu Oct 29 2020 GAZ040-SCZ016-018-020>022-025-026-115-116-292200- /O.CON.KCAE.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-201029T2200Z/ /O.CON.KCAE.LW.Y.0022.201029T2200Z-201030T0900Z/ Lincoln-Chesterfield-McCormick-Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw- Edgefield-Saluda-Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster- Including the cities of Lincolnton, Cheraw, Pageland, Mccormick, Newberry, Winnsboro, Winnsboro Mills, Camden, Lugoff, Edgefield, Johnston, Saluda, Ridge Spring, Indian Land, Lancaster, Elgin, and Lancaster Mill 1116 AM EDT Thu Oct 29 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 to 45 mph through 6 PM EDT this evening. Southwesterly 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph over lakes Tonight. * TIMING...Wind Advisory through 6 PM EDT this evening. Lake Wind Advisory from 6 PM EDT this evening to 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. A Lake Wind Advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop on area lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing. && $$ GAZ063>065-077-SCZ027>031-035>038-041-292200- /O.CON.KCAE.LW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-201030T0900Z/ McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Lexington-Richland-Lee-Aiken- Sumter-Barnwell-Orangeburg-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg- Including the cities of Thomson, Martinez, Evans, Augusta, Hephzibah, Waynesboro, Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, Red Bank, Oak Grove, Columbia, Bishopville, Aiken, North Augusta, Sumter, Barnwell, Williston, Blackville, Orangeburg, Brookdale, St. Matthews, Manning, Summerton, Bamberg, and Denmark 1116 AM EDT Thu Oct 29 2020 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots. * TIMING...through Tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Lake Wind Advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop on area lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing. && $$
852 WWUS72 KCAE 291804 NPWCAE URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 204 PM EDT Thu Oct 29 2020 GAZ040-SCZ016-018-020>022-025-026-115-116-300500- /O.CAN.KCAE.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-201029T2200Z/ /O.EXT.KCAE.LW.Y.0022.201029T1804Z-201030T0900Z/ Lincoln-Chesterfield-McCormick-Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw- Edgefield-Saluda-Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster- Including the cities of Lincolnton, Cheraw, Pageland, Mccormick, Newberry, Winnsboro, Winnsboro Mills, Camden, Lugoff, Edgefield, Johnston, Saluda, Ridge Spring, Indian Land, Lancaster, Elgin, and Lancaster Mill 204 PM EDT Thu Oct 29 2020 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Columbia has cancelled the Wind Advisory. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots becoming west tonight. * TIMING...Through 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Lake Wind Advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop on area lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing. && $$ GAZ063>065-077-SCZ027>031-035>038-041-300500- /O.CON.KCAE.LW.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-201030T0900Z/ McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Lexington-Richland-Lee-Aiken- Sumter-Barnwell-Orangeburg-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg- Including the cities of Thomson, Martinez, Evans, Augusta, Hephzibah, Waynesboro, Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, Red Bank, Oak Grove, Columbia, Bishopville, Aiken, North Augusta, Sumter, Barnwell, Williston, Blackville, Orangeburg, Brookdale, St. Matthews, Manning, Summerton, Bamberg, and Denmark 204 PM EDT Thu Oct 29 2020 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots becoming west tonight. * TIMING...Through 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Lake Wind Advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop on area lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Columbia, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 5:24 PM EDT | Lake Wind Advisory | CAE | Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Chesterfield, Clarendon and 11 more | 39 hr |
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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.