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Tornado Watch issued September 26 at 8:32AM EDT until September 26 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SCTHE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 684 INEFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREASIN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIESIN EAST CENTRAL GEORGIABURKE COLUMBIA LINCOLNMCDUFFIE RICHMONDIN SOUTH CAROLINA THIS 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 11:11AM 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 followingcounties, Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie and Richmond andcentral South Carolina, including the following counties, Aiken,Barnwell, Edgefield and McCormick.* 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...- Rainfall amounts associated with Hurricane Helene across theCentral Savannah River Area are expected to range from 3 to 5inches. Isolated higher amounts are possible. Rainfall in theMidlands between 2 to 4 inches with isolated higher amounts.Rainfall rateswill increase through today, with the heaviest rain bandsexpected tonight into early Friday 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 5:09PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC* LOCATIONS AFFECTED- Edgefield- Johnston* WIND- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind- Peak Wind Forecast: 30-40 mph with gusts to 65 mph- Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until 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 increased from the previous 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 2-4 inches, with locallyhigher amounts- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for majorflooding rain- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady fromthe previous assessment.- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential formajor flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues arelikely.- PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especiallyif you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to takeaction will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive- Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations andrescues.- Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks inmultiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos,and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas,destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys whileincreasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides.Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed.- Flood waters can enter many structures within multiplecommunities, some structures becoming uninhabitable orwashed away. Many places where flood waters may coverescape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers ofmoving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditionsbecome dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with someweakened 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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