Wind Advisory Issued: Secure Outdoor Objects, Driving Difficulties Expected
A Wind Advisory is in effect for Saturday, October 10, from 5 AM to 11 PM EDT, with 15-20 mph winds and gusts up to 40 mph expected across parts of Georgia and South Carolina; secure outdoor objects and use caution while driving.
A Wind Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Columbia SC for Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 5 AM to 11 PM EDT. Residents in the affected areas are advised to secure outdoor objects and exercise caution while driving, especially those in high-profile vehicles.
East winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph are expected. This advisory impacts Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie, and Richmond Counties in Georgia, and Edgefield and McCormick Counties in South Carolina. Gusty winds can blow around unsecured objects, potentially cause tree limbs to fall, and may result in localized power outages.
The NWS urges the public to use extra caution when driving and to secure any outdoor items that could be moved by strong winds. The advisory is effective immediately and expires Saturday at 11:00 PM EDT.
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