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Tornado Watch issued September 26 at 8:57PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SCTHE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 687 UNTIL8 AM EDT FRIDAY WHICH REPLACES A PORTION OF TORNADO WATCH 684.THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREASIN GEORGIA THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIESIN EAST CENTRAL GEORGIABURKE COLUMBIA LINCOLNMCDUFFIE RICHMONDIN SOUTH CAROLINA THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIESIN CENTRAL SOUTH CAROLINAAIKEN BAMBERG BARNWELLCALHOUN CLARENDON EDGEFIELDFAIRFIELD KERSHAW LEELEXINGTON MCCORMICK NEWBERRYORANGEBURG RICHLAND SALUDASUMTERTHIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AIKEN, AUGUSTA, BAMBERG, BARNWELL,BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, BISHOPVILLE, BLACKVILLE, BROOKDALE, CAMDEN,CAYCE, CLARKS HILL, COLUMBIA, DENMARK, EDGEFIELD, ELGIN, EVANS,JOHNSTON, LEXINGTON, LINCOLNTON, LUGOFF, MANNING, MARTINEZ,MCCORMICK, MURPHYS ESTATES, NEWBERRY, NORTH AUGUSTA, OAK GROVE,ORANGEBURG, RED BANK, RIDGE SPRING, SALUDA, SEVEN OAKS,ST. MATTHEWS, SUMMERTON, SUMTER, THOMSON, WAYNESBORO,WEST COLUMBIA, WILLISTON, WINNSBORO, AND WINNSBORO MILLS.

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Flood Watch issued September 26 at 10:27PM EDT until September 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia, including the followingareas, Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie and Richmond and centralSouth Carolina, including the following areas, Aiken, Bamberg,Barnwell, Calhoun, Central Orangeburg, Chesterfield, Edgefield,Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, NorthernLancaster, Northwestern Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda and SouthernLancaster.* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occurin poor drainage and urban areas.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Additional rainfall amounts associated with Hurricane Heleneacross the Central Savannah River Area are expected to rangefrom 2 to 4 inches. Isolated higher amounts are possible.Rainfall in the Midlands between 1 to 4 inches with isolatedhigher amounts.The heaviest rain bands are expected tonight into earlyFriday morning.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodYou should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take actionshould Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Tropical Storm Warning issued September 26 at 11:09PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC* LOCATIONS AFFECTED- Ridge Spring- Saluda* WIND- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind- Peak Wind Forecast: 30-40 mph with gusts to 60 mph- Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until early Fridayafternoon- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 58to 73 mph- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Plan for dangerous wind of equivalent strong tropicalstorm force.- PREPARE: Last minute efforts to protect life and propertyshould now be complete. The area remains subject tosignificant wind damage.- ACT: Now is the time to shelter from dangerous wind.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding- Potential impacts from the main wind event are unfolding.* FLOODING RAIN- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect- Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 1-3 inches, with locallyhigher amounts- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for extremeflooding rain- The flooding rain threat has increased from the previousassessment.- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential forextreme flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescuesare likely.- PREPARE: Urgently consider protective actions from extremeand widespread rainfall flooding.- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to takeaction will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic- Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuationsand rescues.- Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow theirbanks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams,creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become ragingrivers. In mountain areas, deadly runoff may rage downvalleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides andmudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may becomestressed.- Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiplecommunities, some structures becoming uninhabitable orwashed away. Numerous places where flood waters may coverescape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers ofraging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditionsbecome very dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closureswith some weakened or washed out.* TORNADO- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Tornado Watch is in effect- Situation is favorable for tornadoes- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for severaltornadoes- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Emergency plans should continue to include thepotential for several tornadoes.- PREPARE: Stay within your shelter keeping informed of thelatest tornado situation.- ACT: Move quickly to the safest place within your shelterif a tornado warning is issued.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant- The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder theexecution of emergency plans during tropical events.- Several places may experience tornado damage with a fewspots of considerable damage, power loss, andcommunications failures.- Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobilehomes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snappedor uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossedabout. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll.* FOR MORE INFORMATION:- https://weather.gov/cae- http://ready.gov/hurricanes

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