On Monday at 6:31 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated wind advisory in effect until 7 p.m. The advisory is for Lincoln, McDuffie, Columbia, Richmond and Burke counties.
The NWS says, "Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Occasional gusts over 45 mph possible especially in the CSRA and southern Midlands. Northwest gusts 35-40 mph expected in the afternoon."
"Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result," explains the NWS. "Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects."
Source: The National Weather Service
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