Georgia, South Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/06/2026 01:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 6 at 4:08AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 6, 2026 - 1:08am
Expires: 
October 6, 2026 - 6:00am
Description: 
Patchy to more widespread fog development will be possible through sunrise this morning. At times the fog could become dense, restricting visibilities to less than a half to a quarter of a mile in areas. The fog should lift after by 9 AM. While driving this morning, be alert for rapid changes in visibilities over short distances. Be sure to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave extra distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
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