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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Columbia SC

1259 AM EDT Fri May 9 2025

 

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Fairfield SC-

1259 AM EDT Fri May 9 2025



...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Fairfield

County through 130 AM EDT...



At 1258 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near

Blackstock, or 9 miles northwest of Winnsboro, moving southeast 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...

Winnsboro, Ridgeway, Winnsboro Mills, Fairfield Elementary School,

Lebanon Fire Station, White Oak, Mitford, Fairfield County Detention

Center, and Blackstock.



This includes Interstate 77 between mile markers 33 and 50.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.

Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe

shelter inside a building or vehicle.



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 3453 8088 3454 8088 3454 8087 3450 8088

      3449 8090 3447 8089 3446 8088 3427 8097

      3443 8130 3456 8123

TIME...MOT...LOC 0458Z 292DEG 17KT 3449 8118 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH



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