Headline:
Freeze Watch issued March 16 at 12:27AM EDT until March 18 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Freeze Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 9:27pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch,
sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible.
* WHERE...Bamberg, Calhoun, Central Orangeburg, Chesterfield,
Clarendon, Lee, Northwestern Orangeburg, Southeastern Orangeburg,
and Sumter Counties.
* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 4 AM early this morning to
2 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Tuesday night
through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft. Frost and freeze conditions
could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage
unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instruction:
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
Area Description:
Chesterfield; Lee; Sumter; Calhoun; Clarendon; Bamberg; Northwestern Orangeburg; Central Orangeburg; Southeastern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov