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2025 [KCAE] COLUMBIA Winter Storm (WS) Watch (A) Number 1

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Storm Based Warning History

799 
WWUS42 KCAE 082001
WSWCAE

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
301 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...POTENTIALLY IMPACTFUL WINTER WEATHER EVENT EXPECTED ON FRIDAY AND 
FRIDAY NIGHT...

GAZ040-SCZ018-020-021-025-026-115-116-090815-
/O.NEW.KCAE.WS.A.0001.250110T1200Z-250111T1200Z/
Lincoln-McCormick-Newberry-Fairfield-Edgefield-Saluda-Northern
Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Community of Almond Glen, Van Wyck,
Saluda, Ridge Spring, Edgefield, Lancaster Mill, Andrew Jackson
State Park, Murphys Estates, Carolina Commons Shopping Center,
Lancaster, Elgin, Newberry, Clarks Hill, Lincolnton, McCormick,
Winnsboro, Winnsboro Mills, Springdale, Johnston, and Indian Land
301 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations up to one half-inch and ice accumulations between 
  one tenth and two tenths of an inch possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

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073 
WWUS42 KCAE 090814
WSWCAE

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
314 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

SCZ016-022-092015-
/O.EXA.KCAE.WS.A.0001.250110T1200Z-250111T1200Z/
Chesterfield-Kershaw-
Including the cities of Camden, Elgin, Cheraw, Lugoff, and
Pageland
314 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total ice accumulations 
  between one tenth and two tenths of an inch possible. Minor snow 
  and sleet accumulations also possible.

* WHERE...Chesterfield and Kershaw Counties.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

GAZ040-SCZ018-020-021-025-026-115-116-092015-
/O.CON.KCAE.WS.A.0001.250110T1200Z-250111T1200Z/
Lincoln-McCormick-Newberry-Fairfield-Edgefield-Saluda-Northern
Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Lincolnton, Winnsboro, Johnston,
Lancaster Mill, Saluda, Springdale, Carolina Commons Shopping
Center, Edgefield, Winnsboro Mills, Clarks Hill, Van Wyck,
Newberry, Ridge Spring, Murphys Estates, Community of Almond
Glen, Lancaster, Elgin, Andrew Jackson State Park, Indian Land,
and McCormick
314 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH 
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations up to one half-inch and ice accumulations between 
  one tenth and two tenths of an inch possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

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240 
WWUS42 KCAE 091916
WSWCAE

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
216 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

...IMPACTFUL WINTER STORM ANTICIPATED ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL 
SOUTH CAROLINA AND EAST-CENTRAL GEORGIA FRIDAY EVENING AND FRIDAY 
NIGHT...

GAZ040-SCZ016-018-020>022-025-026-115-116-100730-
/O.UPG.KCAE.WS.A.0001.250110T1200Z-250111T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCAE.WS.W.0001.250110T1500Z-250111T1200Z/
Lincoln-Chesterfield-McCormick-Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-
Edgefield-Saluda-Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Ridge Spring, Springdale, Andrew Jackson
State Park, Lugoff, Winnsboro Mills, Pageland, Elgin, Camden, Van
Wyck, Indian Land, Edgefield, Lancaster Mill, Lincolnton,
Winnsboro, Clarks Hill, Murphys Estates, Saluda, Johnston,
Cheraw, Lancaster, Community of Almond Glen, Newberry, Carolina
Commons Shopping Center, and McCormick
216 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Ice accumulations 
  between two tenths and three tenths of an inch are expected, with 
  total snow and sleet accumulations up to one-half inch.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. 
  Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the Friday evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

GAZ063>065-SCZ027>031-037-038-135-136-100730-
/O.NEW.KCAE.WW.Y.0001.250110T1500Z-250111T0900Z/
McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Lexington-Richland-Lee-Aiken-Sumter-
Calhoun-Clarendon-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Lexington, North, Red Bank, Orangeburg,
West Columbia, Sumter, Oak Grove, Martinez, Neeses, North
Augusta, Augusta, Summerton, Evans, Thomson, Columbia, Seven
Oaks, Batesburg-Leesville, Springfield, Cayce, Bishopville,
Brookdale, St. Matthews, Aiken, and Manning
216 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow/sleet 
  accumulations up to one-half inch and ice accumulations around two 
  tenths of an inch.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 4 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

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799 
WWUS42 KCAE 082001
WSWCAE

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
301 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...POTENTIALLY IMPACTFUL WINTER WEATHER EVENT EXPECTED ON FRIDAY AND 
FRIDAY NIGHT...

GAZ040-SCZ018-020-021-025-026-115-116-090815-
/O.NEW.KCAE.WS.A.0001.250110T1200Z-250111T1200Z/
Lincoln-McCormick-Newberry-Fairfield-Edgefield-Saluda-Northern
Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Community of Almond Glen, Van Wyck,
Saluda, Ridge Spring, Edgefield, Lancaster Mill, Andrew Jackson
State Park, Murphys Estates, Carolina Commons Shopping Center,
Lancaster, Elgin, Newberry, Clarks Hill, Lincolnton, McCormick,
Winnsboro, Winnsboro Mills, Springdale, Johnston, and Indian Land
301 PM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations up to one half-inch and ice accumulations between 
  one tenth and two tenths of an inch possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

PL
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073 
WWUS42 KCAE 090814
WSWCAE

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
314 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

SCZ016-022-092015-
/O.EXA.KCAE.WS.A.0001.250110T1200Z-250111T1200Z/
Chesterfield-Kershaw-
Including the cities of Camden, Elgin, Cheraw, Lugoff, and
Pageland
314 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total ice accumulations 
  between one tenth and two tenths of an inch possible. Minor snow 
  and sleet accumulations also possible.

* WHERE...Chesterfield and Kershaw Counties.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

GAZ040-SCZ018-020-021-025-026-115-116-092015-
/O.CON.KCAE.WS.A.0001.250110T1200Z-250111T1200Z/
Lincoln-McCormick-Newberry-Fairfield-Edgefield-Saluda-Northern
Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Lincolnton, Winnsboro, Johnston,
Lancaster Mill, Saluda, Springdale, Carolina Commons Shopping
Center, Edgefield, Winnsboro Mills, Clarks Hill, Van Wyck,
Newberry, Ridge Spring, Murphys Estates, Community of Almond
Glen, Lancaster, Elgin, Andrew Jackson State Park, Indian Land,
and McCormick
314 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH 
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations up to one half-inch and ice accumulations between 
  one tenth and two tenths of an inch possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

SL
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240 
WWUS42 KCAE 091916
WSWCAE

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
216 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

...IMPACTFUL WINTER STORM ANTICIPATED ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL 
SOUTH CAROLINA AND EAST-CENTRAL GEORGIA FRIDAY EVENING AND FRIDAY 
NIGHT...

GAZ040-SCZ016-018-020>022-025-026-115-116-100730-
/O.UPG.KCAE.WS.A.0001.250110T1200Z-250111T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCAE.WS.W.0001.250110T1500Z-250111T1200Z/
Lincoln-Chesterfield-McCormick-Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-
Edgefield-Saluda-Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Ridge Spring, Springdale, Andrew Jackson
State Park, Lugoff, Winnsboro Mills, Pageland, Elgin, Camden, Van
Wyck, Indian Land, Edgefield, Lancaster Mill, Lincolnton,
Winnsboro, Clarks Hill, Murphys Estates, Saluda, Johnston,
Cheraw, Lancaster, Community of Almond Glen, Newberry, Carolina
Commons Shopping Center, and McCormick
216 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Ice accumulations 
  between two tenths and three tenths of an inch are expected, with 
  total snow and sleet accumulations up to one-half inch.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. 
  Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could 
  impact the Friday evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

GAZ063>065-SCZ027>031-037-038-135-136-100730-
/O.NEW.KCAE.WW.Y.0001.250110T1500Z-250111T0900Z/
McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Lexington-Richland-Lee-Aiken-Sumter-
Calhoun-Clarendon-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Lexington, North, Red Bank, Orangeburg,
West Columbia, Sumter, Oak Grove, Martinez, Neeses, North
Augusta, Augusta, Summerton, Evans, Thomson, Columbia, Seven
Oaks, Batesburg-Leesville, Springfield, Cayce, Bishopville,
Brookdale, St. Matthews, Aiken, and Manning
216 PM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow/sleet 
  accumulations up to one-half inch and ice accumulations around two 
  tenths of an inch.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 4 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

PL

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