Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Columbia SC

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Dec 18, 2024

At 600 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Batesburg-Leesville, moving northeast at 25 mph.

…Boaters on Lake Murray Should Seek Safe Harbor…

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…
Batesburg-Leesville, Dreher Island State Park, Summit, Cedar Grove
Fire Station, South Shore Marina, Oswald Park, Shull Island, Bundrick
Island, Putnam’s Landing, Siesta Cove Marina, Murray, Rocky Point
Recreation Area, Circle Fire Station, Delmar, and Hollow Creek Public
Park.

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