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2025 [KCAE] COLUMBIA Cold Weather (CW) Advisory (Y) Number 3

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Storm Based Warning History

752 
WWUS72 KCAE 200857
NPWCAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
357 AM EST Thu Feb 20 2025

GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-116-
135>137-202100-
/O.NEW.KCAE.CW.Y.0003.250221T0300Z-250221T1500Z/
Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-McCormick-
Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-
Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Southern
Lancaster-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-Southeastern
Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Camden, Bamberg, St. Matthews, Winnsboro,
Ridge Spring, Bowman, Seven Oaks, Williston, Springdale, Santee,
Saluda, Edgefield, Eutawville, Oak Grove, Martinez, Elloree,
Columbia, Murphys Estates, Batesburg-Leesville, Lancaster,
Springfield, Johnston, Thomson, Orangeburg, Winnsboro Mills, West
Columbia, Lincolnton, North Augusta, Barnwell, Cheraw, McCormick,
North, Red Bank, Elgin, Lexington, Newberry, Blackville,
Waynesboro, Denmark, Augusta, Sumter, Brookdale, Holly Hill,
Pageland, Lugoff, Manning, Branchville, Evans, Aiken, Summerton,
Clarks Hill, Lancaster Mill, Bishopville, Neeses, and Cayce
357 AM EST Thu Feb 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM 
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South 
  Carolina.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with 
  prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

EC
879 
WWUS72 KCAE 201928
NPWCAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
228 PM EST Thu Feb 20 2025

GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-116-
135>137-211500-
/O.CON.KCAE.CW.Y.0003.250221T0300Z-250221T1500Z/
Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-McCormick-
Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-
Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Southern
Lancaster-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-Southeastern
Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Red Bank, Lexington, Bishopville,
Springfield, Denmark, Springdale, Elgin, Neeses, Aiken, Lugoff,
Sumter, Holly Hill, Lancaster, Batesburg-Leesville, Williston,
Newberry, Clarks Hill, Edgefield, Pageland, Brookdale, Bamberg,
Saluda, McCormick, Elloree, Seven Oaks, Cheraw, Martinez,
Augusta, Waynesboro, Cayce, Oak Grove, Blackville, Branchville,
Eutawville, Thomson, Summerton, West Columbia, Winnsboro Mills,
Murphys Estates, St. Matthews, North Augusta, Orangeburg,
Lincolnton, Ridge Spring, Bowman, Manning, Evans, Johnston,
Barnwell, Lancaster Mill, Santee, Winnsboro, Camden, Columbia,
and North
228 PM EST Thu Feb 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING 
TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South 
  Carolina.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with 
  prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

CJR
202 
WWUS72 KCAE 210213
NPWCAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
913 PM EST Thu Feb 20 2025

GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-116-
135>137-211400-
/O.CON.KCAE.CW.Y.0003.250221T0300Z-250221T1500Z/
Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-McCormick-
Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-
Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Southern
Lancaster-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-Southeastern
Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Evans, Martinez, Neeses, Saluda,
Winnsboro Mills, Williston, St. Matthews, Lugoff, Barnwell,
Blackville, Waynesboro, Brookdale, Newberry, Bowman, Branchville,
Batesburg-Leesville, Eutawville, Springfield, Aiken, Bamberg,
Ridge Spring, Elloree, Camden, Cayce, Santee, Lexington,
Summerton, West Columbia, Augusta, Red Bank, Bishopville, North
Augusta, Winnsboro, Oak Grove, Seven Oaks, Thomson, McCormick,
Edgefield, Denmark, North, Lincolnton, Murphys Estates, Sumter,
Pageland, Johnston, Cheraw, Orangeburg, Lancaster, Clarks Hill,
Manning, Lancaster Mill, Elgin, Springdale, Holly Hill, and
Columbia
913 PM EST Thu Feb 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South 
  Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with 
  prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

SL
206 
WWUS72 KCAE 210626
NPWCAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
126 AM EST Fri Feb 21 2025

GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-116-
135>137-211500-
/O.CON.KCAE.CW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250221T1500Z/
Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-McCormick-
Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-
Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Southern
Lancaster-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-Southeastern
Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Orangeburg, Batesburg-Leesville,
Springdale, Lancaster, Oak Grove, Lincolnton, Blackville,
Pageland, Winnsboro, McCormick, Elgin, St. Matthews, Denmark,
Columbia, Summerton, Neeses, Saluda, Seven Oaks, Augusta,
Newberry, Edgefield, Bowman, Bamberg, Lugoff, Red Bank, Clarks
Hill, North Augusta, Eutawville, Thomson, Ridge Spring,
Williston, Brookdale, Martinez, Manning, Winnsboro Mills, Evans,
Aiken, North, Holly Hill, Lancaster Mill, Bishopville,
Waynesboro, Elloree, Johnston, Lexington, Santee, Cheraw, West
Columbia, Sumter, Barnwell, Springfield, Branchville, Murphys
Estates, Camden, and Cayce
126 AM EST Fri Feb 21 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South 
  Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with 
  prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

EC
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752 
WWUS72 KCAE 200857
NPWCAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
357 AM EST Thu Feb 20 2025

GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-116-
135>137-202100-
/O.NEW.KCAE.CW.Y.0003.250221T0300Z-250221T1500Z/
Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-McCormick-
Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-
Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Southern
Lancaster-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-Southeastern
Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Camden, Bamberg, St. Matthews, Winnsboro,
Ridge Spring, Bowman, Seven Oaks, Williston, Springdale, Santee,
Saluda, Edgefield, Eutawville, Oak Grove, Martinez, Elloree,
Columbia, Murphys Estates, Batesburg-Leesville, Lancaster,
Springfield, Johnston, Thomson, Orangeburg, Winnsboro Mills, West
Columbia, Lincolnton, North Augusta, Barnwell, Cheraw, McCormick,
North, Red Bank, Elgin, Lexington, Newberry, Blackville,
Waynesboro, Denmark, Augusta, Sumter, Brookdale, Holly Hill,
Pageland, Lugoff, Manning, Branchville, Evans, Aiken, Summerton,
Clarks Hill, Lancaster Mill, Bishopville, Neeses, and Cayce
357 AM EST Thu Feb 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM 
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South 
  Carolina.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with 
  prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

EC
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879 
WWUS72 KCAE 201928
NPWCAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
228 PM EST Thu Feb 20 2025

GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-116-
135>137-211500-
/O.CON.KCAE.CW.Y.0003.250221T0300Z-250221T1500Z/
Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-McCormick-
Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-
Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Southern
Lancaster-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-Southeastern
Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Red Bank, Lexington, Bishopville,
Springfield, Denmark, Springdale, Elgin, Neeses, Aiken, Lugoff,
Sumter, Holly Hill, Lancaster, Batesburg-Leesville, Williston,
Newberry, Clarks Hill, Edgefield, Pageland, Brookdale, Bamberg,
Saluda, McCormick, Elloree, Seven Oaks, Cheraw, Martinez,
Augusta, Waynesboro, Cayce, Oak Grove, Blackville, Branchville,
Eutawville, Thomson, Summerton, West Columbia, Winnsboro Mills,
Murphys Estates, St. Matthews, North Augusta, Orangeburg,
Lincolnton, Ridge Spring, Bowman, Manning, Evans, Johnston,
Barnwell, Lancaster Mill, Santee, Winnsboro, Camden, Columbia,
and North
228 PM EST Thu Feb 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING 
TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South 
  Carolina.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with 
  prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

CJR
Permalink to 202502210213-KCAE-WWUS72-NPWCAE
202 
WWUS72 KCAE 210213
NPWCAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
913 PM EST Thu Feb 20 2025

GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-116-
135>137-211400-
/O.CON.KCAE.CW.Y.0003.250221T0300Z-250221T1500Z/
Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-McCormick-
Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-
Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Southern
Lancaster-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-Southeastern
Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Evans, Martinez, Neeses, Saluda,
Winnsboro Mills, Williston, St. Matthews, Lugoff, Barnwell,
Blackville, Waynesboro, Brookdale, Newberry, Bowman, Branchville,
Batesburg-Leesville, Eutawville, Springfield, Aiken, Bamberg,
Ridge Spring, Elloree, Camden, Cayce, Santee, Lexington,
Summerton, West Columbia, Augusta, Red Bank, Bishopville, North
Augusta, Winnsboro, Oak Grove, Seven Oaks, Thomson, McCormick,
Edgefield, Denmark, North, Lincolnton, Murphys Estates, Sumter,
Pageland, Johnston, Cheraw, Orangeburg, Lancaster, Clarks Hill,
Manning, Lancaster Mill, Elgin, Springdale, Holly Hill, and
Columbia
913 PM EST Thu Feb 20 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South 
  Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with 
  prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

SL
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206 
WWUS72 KCAE 210626
NPWCAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
126 AM EST Fri Feb 21 2025

GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-116-
135>137-211500-
/O.CON.KCAE.CW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250221T1500Z/
Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-McCormick-
Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-
Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Southern
Lancaster-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-Southeastern
Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Orangeburg, Batesburg-Leesville,
Springdale, Lancaster, Oak Grove, Lincolnton, Blackville,
Pageland, Winnsboro, McCormick, Elgin, St. Matthews, Denmark,
Columbia, Summerton, Neeses, Saluda, Seven Oaks, Augusta,
Newberry, Edgefield, Bowman, Bamberg, Lugoff, Red Bank, Clarks
Hill, North Augusta, Eutawville, Thomson, Ridge Spring,
Williston, Brookdale, Martinez, Manning, Winnsboro Mills, Evans,
Aiken, North, Holly Hill, Lancaster Mill, Bishopville,
Waynesboro, Elloree, Johnston, Lexington, Santee, Cheraw, West
Columbia, Sumter, Barnwell, Springfield, Branchville, Murphys
Estates, Camden, and Cayce
126 AM EST Fri Feb 21 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South 
  Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with 
  prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

EC

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