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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...A portion of central South Carolina, including thefollowing areas, Bamberg, Calhoun, Central Orangeburg,Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, 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...- 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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Flood Warning issued September 26 at 11:24AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC...The National Weather Service in Columbia SC has issued a FloodWarning for the following rivers in South Carolina...Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Lexington, Richlandand Calhoun Counties.Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsdenaffecting Richland and Calhoun Counties.Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Lexingtonand Richland Counties.Enoree River At Whitmire affecting Newberry and Union Counties.Wateree River At Lake Wateree affecting Fairfield, Lancaster andKershaw Counties.* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood ofrecord.* WHERE...Wateree River at Lake Wateree.* WHEN...From Friday afternoon 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 10:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 97.1 feet.- Bankfull stage is 100.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stageearly tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to 106.3 feetTuesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.- Flood stage is 100.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodMost 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.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Flooded roadways are nearly impossible to see at night. Avoidtraveling in this area. Turn around, don't drown.Residents and those with interests near the river should monitorrising water levels and take action if necessary.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.The next statement will be issued late tonight at 400 AM EDT.

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Tropical Storm Warning issued September 26 at 5:09PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC* LOCATIONS AFFECTED- Camden- Lugoff* WIND- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Tropical storm force wind gusts expected- Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 50 mph- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39to 57 mph- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical stormforce.- PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect property should becompleted as soon as possible. Prepare for limited winddamage.- ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchoredmobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped oruprooted, but with greater numbers in places where treesare shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blownover.- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly withinurban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous drivingconditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.- Scattered power and communications outages.* 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 majorflooding rain- The flooding rain threat has increased from the previousassessment.- 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 include the potential forseveral tornadoes with a few possibly intense having largerdamage paths.- PREPARE: Those living in manufactured homes or on boats areurged to relocate to safe shelter before hazardous weatherarrives.- ACT: Listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornadowarning is issued, be ready to shelter quickly.- 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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