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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Columbia SC

655 PM EST Fri Dec 12 2025



GAZ065-077-SCZ027>031-035-037-038-041-135>137-131200-

/O.CON.KCAE.EC.A.0001.251215T0300Z-251215T1500Z/

Richmond-Burke-Lexington-Richland-Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-

Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central

Orangeburg-Southeastern Orangeburg-

Including the cities of Columbia, Manning, Oak Grove, Waynesboro,

Bamberg, St. Matthews, Batesburg-Leesville, Sumter, Holly Hill,

Brookdale, Eutawville, Augusta, Bowman, Summerton, Elloree,

North, Cayce, Santee, Springfield, Williston, Orangeburg, Aiken,

Red Bank, Barnwell, Seven Oaks, Blackville, North Augusta,

Lexington, Branchville, Bishopville, Denmark, Neeses, and West

Columbia

655 PM EST Fri Dec 12 2025



...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH 

MONDAY MORNING...



* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 11 possible.



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

  Carolina.



* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday morning.



* IMPACTS...An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause 

  ruptured water pipes.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 

go outside.



To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to 

drip slowly.



Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.



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