Headline:
Freeze Warning issued March 17 at 12:51AM EDT until March 18 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Freeze Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 9:51pm
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds around 15 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 28 expected.
* WHERE...Clarendon, Lee, Southeastern Orangeburg, and Sumter
Counties.
* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 2 AM EDT early this
morning. For the Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft. Frost and freeze conditions
could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage
unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instruction:
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Area Description:
Lee; Sumter; Clarendon; Southeastern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: