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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Columbia, SC

March 31, 202312 counties in South Carolina; Lincoln County, Georgia

NWS Columbia, SC issued this wind advisory at Mar 31, 2023, 2:48 PM EDT for 12 counties in South Carolina; Lincoln County, Georgia. It took effect at Apr 1, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 31, 2023, 2:48 PM EDT (18:48 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 1, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 1, 2023, 2:50 PM EDT
In force
9 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, Lee County, SC, Lexington County, SC, McCormick County, SC, Newberry County, SC, Richland County, SC, Saluda County, SC, Sumter County, SC

The radar

The Columbia radar (KCAE), 22 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:51 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Charleston AFB, SC (KCHS), launched 12:00Z, 6.8 hours before the alert went out and 176 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 2023-03-31Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Charleston AFB, SC at 12:00Z on 2023-03-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 67 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
946 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
34 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
67 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
158 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

393 
WWUS72 KCAE 311848
NPWCAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
248 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

GAZ040-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>029-031-115-116-010300-
/O.NEW.KCAE.WI.Y.0002.230401T1000Z-230402T0400Z/
Lincoln-Chesterfield-McCormick-Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-
Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-Lee-Sumter-Northern Lancaster-
Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Lincolnton, Cheraw, Pageland, McCormick, 
Clarks Hill, Newberry, Winnsboro, Winnsboro Mills, Camden, 
Lugoff, Elgin, Edgefield, Johnston, Murphys Estates, Saluda, 
Ridge Spring, Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, 
Red Bank, Oak Grove, Batesburg-Leesville, Columbia, Bishopville, 
Sumter, Andrew Jackson State Park, 
Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Community of Almond Glen, 
Indian Land, Van Wyck, Lancaster, Springdale, and Lancaster Mill
248 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to over 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South 
  Carolina.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

GAZ063>065-077-SCZ030-035-037-038-041-135>137-010300-
/O.NEW.KCAE.LW.Y.0009.230401T1000Z-230402T0400Z/
McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Aiken-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-
Bamberg-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-
Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Thomson, Martinez, Evans, Augusta, 
Waynesboro, Aiken, North Augusta, Barnwell, Williston, 
Blackville, St. Matthews, Manning, Summerton, Bamberg, Denmark, 
North, Springfield, Neeses, Orangeburg, Brookdale, Holly Hill, 
Bowman, Branchville, Elloree, Santee, and Eutawville
248 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 35 knots
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South 
  Carolina.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will 
  create hazardous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
973 
WWUS72 KCAE 010108
NPWCAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
908 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

GAZ040-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>029-031-115-116-020400-
/O.CON.KCAE.WI.Y.0002.230401T1000Z-230402T0400Z/
Lincoln-Chesterfield-McCormick-Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-
Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-Lee-Sumter-Northern Lancaster-
Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Lincolnton, Cheraw, Pageland, McCormick, 
Clarks Hill, Newberry, Winnsboro, Winnsboro Mills, Camden, 
Lugoff, Elgin, Edgefield, Johnston, Murphys Estates, Saluda, 
Ridge Spring, Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, 
Red Bank, Oak Grove, Batesburg-Leesville, Columbia, Bishopville, 
Sumter, Andrew Jackson State Park, 
Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Community of Almond Glen, 
Indian Land, Van Wyck, Lancaster, Springdale, and Lancaster Mill
908 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South 
  Carolina.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

GAZ063>065-077-SCZ030-035-037-038-041-135>137-020400-
/O.CON.KCAE.LW.Y.0009.230401T1000Z-230402T0400Z/
McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Aiken-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-
Bamberg-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-
Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Thomson, Martinez, Evans, Augusta, 
Waynesboro, Aiken, North Augusta, Barnwell, Williston, 
Blackville, St. Matthews, Manning, Summerton, Bamberg, Denmark, 
North, Springfield, Neeses, Orangeburg, Brookdale, Holly Hill, 
Bowman, Branchville, Elloree, Santee, and Eutawville
908 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 35 
  knots expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South 
  Carolina.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to midnight EDT Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will 
  create hazardous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.

&&

$$
520 
WWUS72 KCAE 011000
NPWCAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
600 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

GAZ040-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>029-031-115-116-011800-
/O.CON.KCAE.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230402T0400Z/
Lincoln-Chesterfield-McCormick-Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-
Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-Lee-Sumter-Northern Lancaster-
Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Lincolnton, Cheraw, Pageland, McCormick, 
Clarks Hill, Newberry, Winnsboro, Winnsboro Mills, Camden, 
Lugoff, Elgin, Edgefield, Johnston, Murphys Estates, Saluda, 
Ridge Spring, Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, 
Red Bank, Oak Grove, Batesburg-Leesville, Columbia, Bishopville, 
Sumter, Andrew Jackson State Park, 
Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Community of Almond Glen, 
Indian Land, Van Wyck, Lancaster, Springdale, and Lancaster Mill
600 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South 
  Carolina.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

GAZ063>065-077-SCZ030-035-037-038-041-135>137-011800-
/O.CON.KCAE.LW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-230402T0400Z/
McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Aiken-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-
Bamberg-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-
Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Thomson, Martinez, Evans, Augusta, 
Waynesboro, Aiken, North Augusta, Barnwell, Williston, 
Blackville, St. Matthews, Manning, Summerton, Bamberg, Denmark, 
North, Springfield, Neeses, Orangeburg, Brookdale, Holly Hill, 
Bowman, Branchville, Elloree, Santee, and Eutawville
600 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 35 
  knots expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South 
  Carolina.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will 
  create hazardous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.

&&

$$
708 
WWUS72 KCAE 011850
NPWCAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
250 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

GAZ040-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>029-031-115-116-020400-
/O.CAN.KCAE.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230402T0400Z/
/O.EXA.KCAE.LW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-230402T0400Z/
Lincoln-Chesterfield-McCormick-Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-
Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-Lee-Sumter-Northern Lancaster-
Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Lincolnton, Cheraw, Pageland, McCormick, 
Clarks Hill, Newberry, Winnsboro, Winnsboro Mills, Camden, 
Lugoff, Elgin, Edgefield, Johnston, Murphys Estates, Saluda, 
Ridge Spring, Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, 
Red Bank, Oak Grove, Batesburg-Leesville, Columbia, Bishopville, 
Sumter, Andrew Jackson State Park, 
Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Community of Almond Glen, 
Indian Land, Van Wyck, Lancaster, Springdale, and Lancaster Mill
250 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 
  knots.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South 
  Carolina.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will 
  create hazardous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.

&&

$$

GAZ063>065-077-SCZ030-035-037-038-041-135>137-020400-
/O.CON.KCAE.LW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-230402T0400Z/
McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Aiken-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-
Bamberg-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-
Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Thomson, Martinez, Evans, Augusta, 
Waynesboro, Aiken, North Augusta, Barnwell, Williston, 
Blackville, St. Matthews, Manning, Summerton, Bamberg, Denmark, 
North, Springfield, Neeses, Orangeburg, Brookdale, Holly Hill, 
Bowman, Branchville, Elloree, Santee, and Eutawville
250 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 
  knots.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South 
  Carolina.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will 
  create hazardous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 31, 2:48 PM EDTLake Wind AdvisoryCAEAiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Chesterfield, Clarendon and 12 more31 hr

Nearby

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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.