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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Columbia SC

1129 PM EDT Thu May 8 2025

 

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Lincoln GA-McCormick SC-Edgefield SC-

1129 PM EDT Thu May 8 2025



...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central

Lincoln, western Edgefield and McCormick Counties through MIDNIGHT

EDT...



At 1128 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7

miles northwest of Elijah Clark State Park, or 16 miles south of

Abbeville, moving east at 20 mph.



HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...

McCormick, Troy, Mccormick County Airport, Elijah Clark State Park,

Plum Branch, Hickory Knob State Resort Park, Bordeaux, Mount Carmel,

Baker Creek State Park, Leroy's Ferry Recreation Area, Willington,

Curry Hill, Whitetown, Hawe Creek Campground, and Long Cane Creek

Picnic Area.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio

stations and available television stations for additional information

and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.



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LAT...LON 3407 8233 3397 8230 3402 8225 3398 8220

      3397 8217 3398 8216 3398 8215 3383 8214

      3384 8254 3402 8256

TIME...MOT...LOC 0328Z 264DEG 20KT 3394 8246 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH



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