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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Columbia SC

145 AM EDT Fri May 9 2025

 

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Fairfield SC-Kershaw SC-

145 AM EDT Fri May 9 2025



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

Fairfield and central Kershaw Counties through 215 AM EDT...



At 145 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near

Longtown, or near Lake Wateree Dam, moving east at 20 mph.



HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size 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...

Camden, Lake Wateree Dam, Westville, Longtown, Liberty Hill, Goodale

State Park, Lake Wateree State Park, North Central High School,

Dekalb, North Towne Square Shopping Center, Midway Elementary School,

Woodward Airfield, and Lake Wateree near Highway 97.



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 3426 8049 3429 8087 3446 8087 3447 8086

      3449 8075 3448 8073 3450 8068 3448 8066

      3449 8064 3449 8063 3450 8063 3449 8061

      3450 8059 3449 8058 3450 8053 3452 8053

      3453 8049

TIME...MOT...LOC 0545Z 268DEG 17KT 3439 8078 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH



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