Severe Thunderstorm Warning 73, NWS Columbia, SC

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
631 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

SCC009-232245-
/O.CON.KCAE.SV.W.0073.000000T0000Z-220523T2245Z/
Bamberg SC-
631 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT
FOR CENTRAL BAMBERG COUNTY...

At 630 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bamberg, moving
east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.

Locations impacted include...
Bamberg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection seek shelter inside a sturdy building and stay
away from windows.

&&

LAT...LON 3338 8108 3335 8105 3334 8101 3331 8094
      3327 8089 3314 8103
TIME...MOT...LOC 2230Z 285DEG 16KT 3326 8098 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Columbia SC
236 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
A weak tropical wave will push towards us through the day today.
Abundant moisture combining with instability and weak upper
disturbances moving into the region will keep the chance of
showers and storms in the forecast through Tuesday. Another
stronger upper trough and cold front will approach the region on
Thursday into Friday bringing elevated chances of rain before
drier air moves in over the weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
The first round of showers and thunderstorms have moved through
the area with some isolated damage. The approaching low
pressure system will slide to our northwest later this afternoon
and bring a second round of scattered severe weather to the
area. Some small but strong storms have begun to pop behind this
morning's line, in the southern Midlands and into the CSRA. A
more organized area of scattered thunderstorms associated with
the low itself is now making its way across GA. This line will
consolidate over the next few hours and will move into the CSRA,
then into SC later this evening. Strong to severe thunderstorms
are expected with this line, which has had surprisingly good
agreement across the hi-res members. Low level shear will remain
somewhat limited but will increase to the point for a low end
tornado threat; wind and hail remain more likely severe hazards.
Instability should rebound despite the morning convection with
1000+ ML CAPE expected. So ingredients and storm mode suggest at
least isolated severe thunderstorms. Heavy rain is expected
regardless and flooding is possible, particularly in
urban/typically prone areas. High temps will remain suppressed
today due to ongoing convection, topping out in the low 80's in
most spots. Overnight clouds should keep lows up as well,
falling into the upper 60's.

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.SHORT TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
The middle of this week will be unsettled with high pressure aloft
offshore and a strong upper level trough over The Southern Plains.
Southwest flow will continue to advect low level Gulf of Mexico
moisture into the region with precipitable water values in excess of
1.5 inches. Disturbances riding over the top of the ridge axis are
likely triggers for mainly diurnal convection each day. Expect highs
in the mid to upper 80s and lows in the mid to upper 60s.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...
An upper level trough gradually progresses eastward across the Ohio
River Valley Friday through the holiday day weekend. A cold front
moves across The Midlands and CSRA Friday through Friday Night for a
chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Medium range model guidance diverges on solutions for the holiday
weekend with the GFS slow to eject the upper trough while the EC is
progressive with that feature and has high pressure aloft
building over the Southeast U.S. Convection may return late in
the holiday weekend with low level moisture advecting back into
the region.

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.AVIATION /19Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
VFR for now, with restrictions possible later today in convection.

AGS hasn't really seen any restrictions, so we managed to avoid
vis and cig restrictions overnight. That likely won't be the
case today, as a weak tropical wave approaches from the west and
brings with it widespread showers and thunderstorms late this
morning and into the afternoon. Confident enough to add the
TEMPO group back to the TAFs, but they are still rather large
time periods as the models waffle back and forth on timing. VIS
restrictions are definitely expected, as rain should be heavy,
and some cig restrictions could occur as well. Expectation is
that the initial line of storms will push towards AGS/DNL by
15z-16z and then impact CAE/CUB/OGB thereafter. There is some
trending towards another round of storms later in the evening,
and with copious moisture, I think it is a possibility. Keep
VCSH to account for this and to not make the TAFs too lengthy.
Winds should be fairly like through the day and out of the south
and southwest. By tonight, convection should wind down and
clouds remain.

EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK...Chance of mainly diurnal showers and
thunderstorms and associated restrictions, along with a chance of
mainly late night/morning fog and/or stratus, through the period.

&&

.CAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
GA...None.
SC...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...
NEAR TERM...
SHORT TERM...
LONG TERM...
AVIATION...

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Columbia SC
254 AM EDT Mon May 23 2022

GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115-
116-135>137-240700-
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-
254 AM EDT Mon May 23 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Midlands of South Carolina
and the Central Savannah River area of Georgia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A cluster of thunderstorms is expected to move through this
afternoon. Some of those storms may be strong to severe, with gusty
winds the primary threat. Expect heavy rain and lightning with any
storm.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
319 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

SCZ030-035-041-135-136-231945-
Central Orangeburg SC-Barnwell SC-Aiken SC-Bamberg SC-
Northwestern Orangeburg SC-
319 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern
Barnwell, northwestern Bamberg, southeastern Aiken and west central
Orangeburg Counties through 345 PM EDT...

At 318 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Williston, or 8 miles northwest of Barnwell, moving northeast at 30
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Williston, Blackville, Barnwell State Park, Springfield, Snelling,
Elko and Aiken Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
central South Carolina.

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LAT...LON 3321 8149 3330 8163 3358 8134 3341 8113
TIME...MOT...LOC 1918Z 234DEG 26KT 3332 8148

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

MG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
323 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

GAZ065-077-232000-
Burke GA-Richmond GA-
323 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Burke
and southeastern Richmond Counties through 400 PM EDT...

At 323 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gough, or 14 miles west of Waynesboro, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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...
Hephzibah, McBean, Gough, South Augusta, Blythe, Keysville, Ellwood,
Diamond Lakes Regional Park, Bath-Edie and Pea Patch Aerodrome.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
east central Georgia.

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LAT...LON 3307 8229 3312 8228 3319 8225 3322 8223
      3326 8225 3344 8208 3322 8187 3304 8228
TIME...MOT...LOC 1923Z 234DEG 26KT 3317 8224

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

MG

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
335 PM EDT MON MAY 23 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0240 PM     HAIL             7 SSE SANDY RUN         33.72N 80.91W
05/23/2022  E0.70 INCH       CALHOUN            SC   TRAINED SPOTTER

            CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 8 SSE
            SANDY RUN. SPOTTER REPORTED DIME SIZE HAIL
            ALONG WANNARIDGE ROAD.

&&

LCV

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC
352 PM EDT MON MAY 23 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0249 PM     TSTM WND DMG     6 SSW CONGAREE NATIONAL 33.76N 80.87W
05/23/2022                   CALHOUN            SC   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            SHERIFF DISPATCH REPORTED TREES DOWN ON A
            POWERLINE ALONG HUMMINGBIRD ROAD NEAR GREAT
            CIRCLE DRIVE.

&&

LCV

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
400 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

GAZ065-SCZ030-232030-
Richmond GA-Aiken SC-
400 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of eastern Richmond and
southwestern Aiken Counties through 430 PM EDT...

At 400 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Augusta Regional Airport, or 10 miles south of Augusta, moving
northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Aiken, North Augusta, Augusta, Clearwater, Hephzibah, New Ellenton,
Jackson, South Augusta, McBean, Gloverville, Augusta Regional
Airport, Burnettown, New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam Park, Savannah
River Site Badge Office, Westover, Richmond County Recreation Center,
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, Kendan Park, May Park and Audubon's Silver
Bluff Sanctuary.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 520 in Georgia between mile markers 6 and 15.
 Interstate 520 in South Carolina between mile markers 16 and 17.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
east central Georgia...and central South Carolina.

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LAT...LON 3324 8202 3339 8213 3357 8178 3333 8165
TIME...MOT...LOC 2000Z 246DEG 28KT 3332 8198

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

MG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
545 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

SCZ027-030-035-041-135-136-232215-
Central Orangeburg SC-Lexington SC-Barnwell SC-Aiken SC-Bamberg SC-
Northwestern Orangeburg SC-
545 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern
Barnwell, northwestern Bamberg, south central Lexington, northeastern
Aiken and northwestern Orangeburg Counties through 615 PM EDT...

At 544 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Aiken State Park to near Barnwell. Movement was
northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Cayce, Barnwell, Springdale, Red Bank, Williston, Blackville, South
Congaree, Pine Ridge, Gaston, Columbia Metro Airport, Barnwell State
Park, Aiken State Park, Swansea, Wagener, North, Pelion, Springfield,
Salley, Neeses and Norway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
central South Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3398 8111 3346 8102 3318 8146 3358 8157
      3380 8138
TIME...MOT...LOC 2144Z 230DEG 47KT 3356 8149 3328 8140

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH