Lake Wind Advisory: Boaters Advised Caution on Local Lakes This Weekend
A Lake Wind Advisory has been issued for parts of Georgia and South Carolina, warning boaters of strong winds and rough waves on area lakes from 5 AM to 11 PM EDT on Saturday, October 10th.
A Lake Wind Advisory has been issued for numerous counties in east central Georgia and central South Carolina, urging boaters to exercise extreme caution on area lakes this weekend. The advisory, issued by the National Weather Service Columbia SC, is effective from 5 AM to 11 PM EDT on Saturday, October 10th.
East winds are expected to reach 10 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph. These conditions will create strong winds and rough waves, making for hazardous conditions for small craft. The affected counties include 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, and Southeastern Orangeburg.
Boaters on lakes within these areas are advised to use extra caution, as strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. This advisory is in effect until 11 PM EDT on Saturday, October 10th.
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