Headline:
Lake Wind Advisory issued May 22 at 2:05PM EDT until May 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2025 - 11:05am
Expires:
May 22, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 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