Headline:
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 11:18AM EDT until October 10 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 8:18am
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central South Carolina.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM EDT Saturday.
* 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.
Area Description:
Chesterfield; Newberry; Fairfield; Kershaw; 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