Monticello, SC Weather Warnings
Thunderstorm
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 11 at 1:32PM EDT until July 11 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC SVRCAE The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Western Fairfield County in central South Carolina... Newberry County in central South Carolina... Northwestern Lexington County in central South Carolina... Northeastern Saluda County in central South Carolina... Northwestern Richland County in central South Carolina... * Until 230 PM EDT. * At 132 PM EDT, multiple strong to severe thunderstorms were located in or near Newberry County, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and powerlines. * Locations impacted include... Newberry, Winnsboro, VC Summer Nuclear Station, Whitmire, Prosperity, Jenkinsville, Newberry College, Monticello, Newberry County Airport, Dreher Island State Park, Blair, Chapin, Little Mountain, Pomaria, Silverstreet, Peak, Lebanon Fire Station, US- 176 and SC-34 Crossroads, Putnam's Landing, and Henderson Island. This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 62 and 95. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
National Weather Service
Thunderstorm
Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 1:11PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC At 110 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking numerous strong thunderstorms, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Newberry, Winnsboro, VC Summer Nuclear Station, Whitmire, Elgin, Prosperity, Fairfield County Airport, Villages at Sandhill, Jenkinsville, Newberry College, Killian, Lake Carolina, Monticello, Newberry County Airport, Longtown, Blair, Lake Wateree State Park, Blythewood, Chapin, and Ridgeway. This includes the following highways... Interstate 20 in South Carolina near mile marker 82. Interstate 26 between mile markers 62 and 96. Interstate 77 between mile markers 21 and 47. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
National Weather Service
