Headline:
Lake Wind Advisory issued March 12 at 9:08AM EDT until March 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 6:08am
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
Instruction:
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description:
Lincoln; McDuffie; Columbia; Richmond; Burke; Chesterfield; McCormick; Newberry; Fairfield; Kershaw; Edgefield; Saluda; Lexington; Richland; Lee; Aiken; Sumter; Barnwell; Calhoun; Clarendon; Bamberg; Northern Lancaster; Southern Lancaster; Northwestern Orangeburg; Central Orangeburg; Southeastern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov