Headline:
Lake Wind Advisory issued May 22 at 2:06AM EDT until May 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2025 - 11:06pm
Expires:
May 22, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 to 40 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
Instruction:
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Lincoln; McDuffie; Columbia; Richmond; Burke; Chesterfield; McCormick; Newberry; Fairfield; Kershaw; Edgefield; Saluda; Lexington; Richland; Lee; Aiken; Sumter; Barnwell; Calhoun; Clarendon; Bamberg; Northern Lancaster; Southern Lancaster; Northwestern Orangeburg; Central Orangeburg; Southeastern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC