Waarschuwingen Calhoun County High School, South Carolina

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5-7 8:02 p.m. 20:02 – 5-7 8:45 p.m. 20:45

Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 4:02PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC At 402 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles south of Sandy Run to near Bamberg. Movement was east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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... Orangeburg, Brookdale, St. Matthews, Branchville, Orangeburg County Airport, Claflin College, Edisto Gardens, South Carolina State University, Rowesville, Cordova, Cope, Wilkinson Heights, Prince of Orange Mall, and Edisto. This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 132 and 149. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms 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.

National Weather Service

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5-7 8:25 p.m. 20:25 – 5-7 9:00 p.m. 21:00

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 4:25PM EDT until July 5 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC At 424 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Sandy Run to 7 miles southwest of Orangeburg County Airport, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Orangeburg, Brookdale, St. Matthews, Branchville, Orangeburg County Airport, Claflin College, Edisto Gardens, South Carolina State University, Rowesville, Cordova, Cope, Wilkinson Heights, Prince of Orange Mall, and Edisto. This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 131 and 150. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

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