Lake Wind Advisory Issued: Hazardous Conditions Expected on Area Lakes
A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for various counties in Georgia and South Carolina from 5 AM to 2 PM EDT today, October 9, due to strong winds and rough waves creating hazardous conditions for small craft.
Boaters on area lakes are advised to use extra caution today, Saturday, October 9, as a Lake Wind Advisory is in effect. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Columbia, SC, has issued this advisory due to expected strong winds and rough waves, creating hazardous conditions for small craft.
The advisory is active from 5 AM to 2 PM EDT on Saturday, October 9. East winds are forecast at 10 to 20 mph, with gusts potentially reaching up to 35 mph.
This advisory impacts portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina, specifically affecting residents and boaters in the following counties: 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.
The NWS stresses that strong winds and rough waves can easily overturn small craft. Therefore, boaters should exercise heightened awareness and preparedness during this period.
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