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Wind Advisory issued September 27 at 2:30PM EDT until September 27 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central SouthCarolina.* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Treelimbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for highprofile vehicles. Use extra caution.Secure outdoor objects.

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Flood Warning issued September 27 at 11:03AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in SouthCarolina...Wateree River Near Wateree River Nr. Camden affecting KershawCounty.Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Lexingtonand Richland Counties.Stevens Creek Near Modoc affecting Edgefield and McCormickCounties.Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Union and Newberry Counties....The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in SouthCarolina...Georgia...Pee Dee River At Pee Dee River at Cheraw affecting Chesterfieldand Marlboro Counties.Savannah River at Augusta At Savannah River at Augusta affectingRichmond and Aiken Counties.Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsdenaffecting Richland and Calhoun Counties.Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield, Kershaw andLancaster Counties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.This approaches the flood of record. Record lake pool height forLake Wateree is 107.0 feet on October 3rd, 1989 associated withHurricane Hugo.* WHERE...Wateree River at Lake Wateree.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 100.4 feet, The piers on the Wildlife Road bridgeover Singleton Creek become submerged.At 102.5 feet, Roadways near Beaver Creek become flooded.At 103.0 feet, Home owners on low lying property have to movebelongings out of basements or from under raised houses. Boatlaunch on U.S. Highway 1 at the lake closed due to flood water.At 105.0 feet, Roads and homes nearest the lake shore flood.Flooded roads isolate areas extending from the lake shore.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 101.3 feet.- Bankfull stage is 100.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 9:00 AM EDT Friday was 101.3 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 106.8feet early tomorrow afternoon.- Flood stage is 100.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodResidents and those with interests near the river should monitorrising water levels and take action if necessary.Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through aflooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.Flooded roadways are nearly impossible to see at night. Avoidtraveling in this area. Turn around, don't drown.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1215 AM EDT.

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