Headline:
Freeze Watch issued March 16 at 12:11PM EDT until March 18 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Freeze Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 9:11am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 29 possible.
* WHERE...Clarendon, Lee, Southeastern Orangeburg, and Sumter
Counties.
* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 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:
Lee; Sumter; Clarendon; Southeastern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov