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2025 [KCAE] COLUMBIA Winter Weather (WW) Advisory (Y) Number 4

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

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Storm Based Warning History

635 
WWUS42 KCAE 181933
WSWCAE

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
233 PM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

SCZ016-022-029-115-116-190745-
/O.NEW.KCAE.WW.Y.0004.250219T1600Z-250220T1000Z/
Chesterfield-Kershaw-Lee-Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Elgin, Van Wyck, Camden, Community of
Almond Glen, Indian Land, Andrew Jackson State Park, Bishopville,
Lancaster Mill, Cheraw, Springdale, Lugoff, Lancaster, Pageland,
and Carolina Commons Shopping Center
233 PM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM 
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around a 
  light glaze.

* WHERE...Chesterfield, Kershaw, Lee, Northern Lancaster, and 
  Southern Lancaster Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 5 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MG
534 
WWUS42 KCAE 190741
WSWCAE

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
241 AM EST Wed Feb 19 2025

SCZ031-038-192100-
/O.EXA.KCAE.WW.Y.0004.250219T1600Z-250220T1000Z/
Sumter-Clarendon-
Including the cities of Sumter, Manning, and Summerton
241 AM EST Wed Feb 19 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM 
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around a 
  light glaze.

* WHERE...Clarendon and Sumter Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SCZ016-022-029-115-116-192100-
/O.CON.KCAE.WW.Y.0004.250219T1600Z-250220T1000Z/
Chesterfield-Kershaw-Lee-Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Andrew Jackson State Park, Camden, Indian
Land, Community of Almond Glen, Lancaster Mill, Elgin, Lugoff,
Lancaster, Bishopville, Springdale, Pageland, Carolina Commons
Shopping Center, Van Wyck, and Cheraw
241 AM EST Wed Feb 19 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING 
TO 5 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around a 
  light glaze.

* WHERE...Chesterfield, Kershaw, Lee, Northern Lancaster, and 
  Southern Lancaster Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

EC
341 
WWUS42 KCAE 191732
WSWCAE

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
1232 PM EST Wed Feb 19 2025

SCZ016-022-029-031-038-115-116-201000-
/O.CON.KCAE.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250220T1000Z/
Chesterfield-Kershaw-Lee-Sumter-Clarendon-Northern Lancaster-
Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Manning, Camden, Carolina Commons
Shopping Center, Springdale, Lancaster, Indian Land, Van Wyck,
Cheraw, Community of Almond Glen, Elgin, Lancaster Mill, Sumter,
Lugoff, Andrew Jackson State Park, Bishopville, Pageland, and
Summerton
1232 PM EST Wed Feb 19 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations expected to 
  amount to a light glaze.

* WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CJR
972 
WWUS42 KCAE 200343
WSWCAE

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
1043 PM EST Wed Feb 19 2025

SCZ016-022-029-031-038-115-116-200445-
/O.CAN.KCAE.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250220T1000Z/
Chesterfield-Kershaw-Lee-Sumter-Clarendon-Northern Lancaster-
Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Summerton, Camden, Andrew Jackson State
Park, Cheraw, Community of Almond Glen, Manning, Indian Land,
Lancaster, Lugoff, Lancaster Mill, Bishopville, Carolina Commons
Shopping Center, Elgin, Pageland, Springdale, Sumter, and Van
Wyck
1043 PM EST Wed Feb 19 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Precipitation is quickly exiting the forecast area. Therefore, the 
Winter Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire. It will be 
replaced with a Special Weather Statement for the possibility of 
black ice due to wet roads and subfreezing temperatures.

$$

SL
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635 
WWUS42 KCAE 181933
WSWCAE

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
233 PM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

SCZ016-022-029-115-116-190745-
/O.NEW.KCAE.WW.Y.0004.250219T1600Z-250220T1000Z/
Chesterfield-Kershaw-Lee-Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Elgin, Van Wyck, Camden, Community of
Almond Glen, Indian Land, Andrew Jackson State Park, Bishopville,
Lancaster Mill, Cheraw, Springdale, Lugoff, Lancaster, Pageland,
and Carolina Commons Shopping Center
233 PM EST Tue Feb 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM 
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around a 
  light glaze.

* WHERE...Chesterfield, Kershaw, Lee, Northern Lancaster, and 
  Southern Lancaster Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 5 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MG
Permalink to 202502190741-KCAE-WWUS42-WSWCAE
534 
WWUS42 KCAE 190741
WSWCAE

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
241 AM EST Wed Feb 19 2025

SCZ031-038-192100-
/O.EXA.KCAE.WW.Y.0004.250219T1600Z-250220T1000Z/
Sumter-Clarendon-
Including the cities of Sumter, Manning, and Summerton
241 AM EST Wed Feb 19 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM 
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around a 
  light glaze.

* WHERE...Clarendon and Sumter Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SCZ016-022-029-115-116-192100-
/O.CON.KCAE.WW.Y.0004.250219T1600Z-250220T1000Z/
Chesterfield-Kershaw-Lee-Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Andrew Jackson State Park, Camden, Indian
Land, Community of Almond Glen, Lancaster Mill, Elgin, Lugoff,
Lancaster, Bishopville, Springdale, Pageland, Carolina Commons
Shopping Center, Van Wyck, and Cheraw
241 AM EST Wed Feb 19 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING 
TO 5 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around a 
  light glaze.

* WHERE...Chesterfield, Kershaw, Lee, Northern Lancaster, and 
  Southern Lancaster Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

EC
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341 
WWUS42 KCAE 191732
WSWCAE

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
1232 PM EST Wed Feb 19 2025

SCZ016-022-029-031-038-115-116-201000-
/O.CON.KCAE.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250220T1000Z/
Chesterfield-Kershaw-Lee-Sumter-Clarendon-Northern Lancaster-
Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Manning, Camden, Carolina Commons
Shopping Center, Springdale, Lancaster, Indian Land, Van Wyck,
Cheraw, Community of Almond Glen, Elgin, Lancaster Mill, Sumter,
Lugoff, Andrew Jackson State Park, Bishopville, Pageland, and
Summerton
1232 PM EST Wed Feb 19 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations expected to 
  amount to a light glaze.

* WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CJR
Permalink to 202502200343-KCAE-WWUS42-WSWCAE
972 
WWUS42 KCAE 200343
WSWCAE

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
1043 PM EST Wed Feb 19 2025

SCZ016-022-029-031-038-115-116-200445-
/O.CAN.KCAE.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250220T1000Z/
Chesterfield-Kershaw-Lee-Sumter-Clarendon-Northern Lancaster-
Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Summerton, Camden, Andrew Jackson State
Park, Cheraw, Community of Almond Glen, Manning, Indian Land,
Lancaster, Lugoff, Lancaster Mill, Bishopville, Carolina Commons
Shopping Center, Elgin, Pageland, Springdale, Sumter, and Van
Wyck
1043 PM EST Wed Feb 19 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Precipitation is quickly exiting the forecast area. Therefore, the 
Winter Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire. It will be 
replaced with a Special Weather Statement for the possibility of 
black ice due to wet roads and subfreezing temperatures.

$$

SL

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