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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Columbia, SC
NWS Columbia, SC issued this wind advisory at Feb 15, 2025, 1:29 PM EST for 18 counties in South Carolina; 5 counties in Georgia. It took effect at Feb 16, 2025, 5:00 AM EST. It was in force for 13 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 15, 2025, 1:29 PM EST (18:29 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 16, 2025, 5:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 16, 2025, 6:00 PM EST
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Columbia, SC
All 23 counties
Burke County, GA, Columbia County, GA, Lincoln County, GA, McDuffie County, GA, Richmond County, GA, Aiken County, SC, Bamberg County, SC, Barnwell County, SC, Calhoun County, SC, Chesterfield County, SC, Clarendon 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, Orangeburg 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 18:30 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, 6.5 hours before the alert went out and 160 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
- 715 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 46 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 387 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 459 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
874 WWUS72 KCAE 151829 NPWCAE URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 129 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115- 116-135>137-160400- /O.NEW.KCAE.WI.Y.0002.250216T1000Z-250216T2300Z/ 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- Including the cities of Community of Almond Glen, Lancaster Mill, Cheraw, Winnsboro, Lincolnton, Clarks Hill, Murphys Estates, St. Matthews, Holly Hill, Saluda, Seven Oaks, North Augusta, Santee, Springdale, Bowman, Cayce, Neeses, North, Oak Grove, Edgefield, Ridge Spring, Lexington, Barnwell, Columbia, Waynesboro, Newberry, Pageland, Lugoff, Blackville, McCormick, Augusta, Lancaster, Denmark, Johnston, Bamberg, Batesburg-Leesville, Manning, Andrew Jackson State Park, Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Martinez, Elgin, Camden, West Columbia, Sumter, Summerton, Red Bank, Van Wyck, Orangeburg, Eutawville, Elloree, Aiken, Bishopville, Indian Land, Branchville, Evans, Brookdale, Winnsboro Mills, Williston, Springfield, and Thomson 129 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Some gusts over 50 mph are possible early Sunday morning. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MG
6 follow-up statements
612 WWUS72 KCAE 160248 NPWCAE URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 948 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115- 116-135>137-161500- /O.CON.KCAE.WI.Y.0002.250216T1000Z-250216T2300Z/ Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-McCormick- Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland- Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-Southeastern Orangeburg- Including the cities of Pageland, North Augusta, Denmark, Elloree, Cheraw, Lincolnton, Martinez, Bishopville, Winnsboro, Camden, Bamberg, Columbia, Winnsboro Mills, Augusta, North, Blackville, Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Summerton, Batesburg-Leesville, Waynesboro, Indian Land, Saluda, Lexington, Williston, Aiken, Cayce, McCormick, Van Wyck, Lugoff, Sumter, Johnston, Holly Hill, Manning, Springfield, Lancaster, Branchville, Bowman, Oak Grove, Edgefield, Springdale, Clarks Hill, Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Elgin, Barnwell, Santee, Lancaster Mill, Thomson, Andrew Jackson State Park, Evans, Neeses, Eutawville, Ridge Spring, Red Bank, Brookdale, St. Matthews, Orangeburg, Community of Almond Glen, Murphys Estates, and Newberry 948 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Some gusts over 50 mph are possible early Sunday morning. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CJR
802 WWUS72 KCAE 160341 NPWCAE URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 1041 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 GAZ040-063>065-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-037-115-116-135-136-161845- /O.NEW.KCAE.FG.Y.0002.250216T0341Z-250216T1000Z/ /O.CON.KCAE.WI.Y.0002.250216T1000Z-250216T2300Z/ Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Chesterfield-McCormick- Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland- Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Calhoun-Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster- Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg- Including the cities of Pageland, North Augusta, Cheraw, Lincolnton, Martinez, Bishopville, Winnsboro, Camden, Columbia, Winnsboro Mills, Augusta, North, Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Batesburg-Leesville, Indian Land, Saluda, Lexington, Aiken, Cayce, McCormick, Van Wyck, Lugoff, Sumter, Johnston, Springfield, Lancaster, Oak Grove, Edgefield, Springdale, Clarks Hill, Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Elgin, Lancaster Mill, Thomson, Andrew Jackson State Park, Evans, Neeses, Ridge Spring, Red Bank, Brookdale, St. Matthews, Orangeburg, Community of Almond Glen, Murphys Estates, and Newberry 1041 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Some gusts over 50 mph are possible early Sunday morning. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 5 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 5 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ GAZ077-SCZ035-038-041-137-161845- /O.CON.KCAE.WI.Y.0002.250216T1000Z-250216T2300Z/ Burke-Barnwell-Clarendon-Bamberg-Southeastern Orangeburg- Including the cities of Blackville, Santee, Summerton, Denmark, Elloree, Waynesboro, Eutawville, Williston, Branchville, Bowman, Bamberg, Barnwell, Holly Hill, and Manning 1041 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Some gusts over 50 mph are possible early Sunday morning. * WHERE...In Georgia, Burke County. In South Carolina, Bamberg, Barnwell, Clarendon, and Southeastern Orangeburg Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CJR
249 WWUS72 KCAE 160745 NPWCAE URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 245 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025 GAZ063>065-SCZ029>031-037-135-136-161545- /O.CAN.KCAE.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250216T1000Z/ /O.CON.KCAE.WI.Y.0002.250216T1000Z-250216T2300Z/ McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Calhoun-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg- Including the cities of Martinez, Thomson, Sumter, St. Matthews, North, Springfield, Brookdale, Orangeburg, Augusta, Evans, North Augusta, Neeses, Aiken, and Bishopville 245 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...In Georgia, Columbia, McDuffie, and Richmond Counties. In South Carolina, Aiken, Calhoun, Central Orangeburg, Lee, Northwestern Orangeburg, and Sumter Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ GAZ040-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>028-115-116-161545- /O.CON.KCAE.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250216T1000Z/ /O.CON.KCAE.WI.Y.0002.250216T1000Z-250216T2300Z/ Lincoln-Chesterfield-McCormick-Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw- Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster- Including the cities of Lancaster Mill, Van Wyck, Winnsboro, Murphys Estates, Cheraw, Pageland, Seven Oaks, Johnston, Cayce, Clarks Hill, Lexington, Ridge Spring, Lancaster, Springdale, McCormick, Saluda, Columbia, Community of Almond Glen, Batesburg-Leesville, Red Bank, Andrew Jackson State Park, Camden, Indian Land, Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Elgin, Newberry, Lugoff, Oak Grove, Lincolnton, Winnsboro Mills, West Columbia, and Edgefield 245 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 5 AM EST early this morning. For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ GAZ077-SCZ035-038-041-137-161545- /O.CON.KCAE.WI.Y.0002.250216T1000Z-250216T2300Z/ Burke-Barnwell-Clarendon-Bamberg-Southeastern Orangeburg- Including the cities of Branchville, Williston, Santee, Denmark, Bamberg, Eutawville, Waynesboro, Holly Hill, Blackville, Elloree, Barnwell, Manning, Bowman, and Summerton 245 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...In Georgia, Burke County. In South Carolina, Bamberg, Barnwell, Clarendon, and Southeastern Orangeburg Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
890 WWUS72 KCAE 160941 NPWCAE URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 441 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025 GAZ040-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>028-115-116-161745- /O.EXP.KCAE.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250216T1000Z/ /O.CON.KCAE.WI.Y.0002.250216T1000Z-250216T2300Z/ Lincoln-Chesterfield-McCormick-Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw- Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster- Including the cities of Lancaster Mill, Van Wyck, Winnsboro, Murphys Estates, Cheraw, Pageland, Seven Oaks, Johnston, Cayce, Clarks Hill, Lexington, Ridge Spring, Lancaster, Springdale, McCormick, Saluda, Columbia, Community of Almond Glen, Batesburg-Leesville, Red Bank, Andrew Jackson State Park, Camden, Indian Land, Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Elgin, Newberry, Lugoff, Oak Grove, Lincolnton, Winnsboro Mills, West Columbia, and Edgefield 441 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ GAZ063>065-077-SCZ029>031-035-037-038-041-135>137-161745- /O.CON.KCAE.WI.Y.0002.250216T1000Z-250216T2300Z/ McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell- Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-Southeastern Orangeburg- Including the cities of Springfield, North Augusta, Branchville, Williston, Brookdale, North, Santee, Bamberg, Eutawville, Neeses, Holly Hill, Summerton, Bowman, Thomson, Sumter, Denmark, Evans, Aiken, Elloree, Barnwell, Bishopville, Martinez, St. Matthews, Orangeburg, Augusta, Waynesboro, Blackville, and Manning 441 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
095 WWUS72 KCAE 161624 NPWCAE URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 1124 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025 GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115- 116-135>137-162300- /O.CON.KCAE.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250216T2300Z/ Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-McCormick- Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland- Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-Southeastern Orangeburg- Including the cities of Barnwell, Williston, Lincolnton, Holly Hill, Seven Oaks, Columbia, Winnsboro, Bamberg, Summerton, Springdale, Branchville, Bowman, Community of Almond Glen, North, Bishopville, Martinez, Murphys Estates, Lancaster, Orangeburg, Elgin, Eutawville, Thomson, Oak Grove, Lexington, Van Wyck, McCormick, Newberry, Evans, Brookdale, Cheraw, St. Matthews, West Columbia, Saluda, Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Camden, Augusta, Neeses, Winnsboro Mills, Waynesboro, Indian Land, Elloree, Lugoff, Denmark, Batesburg-Leesville, Lancaster Mill, Springfield, Cayce, Manning, Santee, Edgefield, Red Bank, Ridge Spring, Sumter, North Augusta, Blackville, Johnston, Andrew Jackson State Park, Clarks Hill, Aiken, and Pageland 1124 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph throughout the afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MG
770 WWUS72 KCAE 162254 NPWCAE URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 554 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025 GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115- 116-135>137-170000- /O.EXP.KCAE.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250216T2300Z/ 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- Including the cities of McCormick, Cayce, Oak Grove, Thomson, Lancaster Mill, Martinez, Pageland, Ridge Spring, Murphys Estates, Andrew Jackson State Park, Lancaster, North, Community of Almond Glen, West Columbia, Winnsboro, Manning, Red Bank, Evans, Indian Land, Springfield, North Augusta, Cheraw, Sumter, Saluda, Waynesboro, Augusta, Blackville, Holly Hill, Elloree, Elgin, Springdale, Seven Oaks, Williston, Bowman, St. Matthews, Lexington, Bamberg, Edgefield, Orangeburg, Clarks Hill, Winnsboro Mills, Lincolnton, Denmark, Newberry, Barnwell, Summerton, Lugoff, Bishopville, Branchville, Aiken, Van Wyck, Neeses, Santee, Columbia, Brookdale, Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Camden, Eutawville, Batesburg-Leesville, and Johnston 554 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... Wind speeds have fallen below Wind Advisory Criteria. Winds will continue to diminish this evening, however it may remain breezy, particularly over area lakes through the night. $$ CJR
The office that day
Everything else NWS Columbia, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 1:15 AM EST | River Flood Warning | CAE | Greenwood, Newberry, Saluda | 37 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.