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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
450 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025
 

SCZ021-022-116-092115-
Fairfield SC-Southern Lancaster SC-Kershaw SC-
450 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern
Fairfield, southwestern Lancaster and northwestern Kershaw Counties
through 515 PM EDT...

At 450 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Great Falls, or 11 miles northeast of Winnsboro. This storm was
nearly stationary.

...Boaters on Lake Wateree Should Seek Safe Harbor... 

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...
Fishing Creek Reservoir, Mitford, Bell Town Fire Station, and Faith
Christian School.

This includes Interstate 77 between mile markers 43 and 51.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

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LAT...LON 3455 8071 3442 8095 3446 8110 3456 8111
      3454 8088 3455 8087 3458 8088 3460 8089
      3467 8089 3468 8088
TIME...MOT...LOC 2050Z 233DEG 2KT 3451 8096 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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