Severe Weather is Expected Again This Afternoon and Evening (Wednesday)

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Severe Weather
Briefing
What Has Changed?
? Higher confidence in storm locations
Decision Support Briefing #4
As of : Wednesday, April 6 th 6 AM
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Main Points
Hazard Impacts Location Timing
Wind
Damage to trees and power lines
possible.
Central & Southern
Midlands and CSRA
2PM through 9 PM
Hail
Minor hail damage to vehicles is
possible.
Central & Southern
Midlands and CSRA
2PM through 9 PM
Tornadoes
Damage to mobile homes, roofs
and vehicles possible.
Southern Midlands and
CSRA
2PM through 9 PM
Flooding
Localized flooding of low -lying and
areas of poor drainage possible.
Central & Southern
Midlands and CSRA
1 PM through 9 PM
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Tornadoes: Southern Midlands and CSRA
None Limited Elevated Significant Extreme
Damaging Straight -line Winds: Midlands and CSRA
None Limited Elevated Significant Extreme
Hail: Midlands and CSRA
None Limited Elevated Significant Extreme
Flash Flooding: Southern Midlands and CSRA
None Limited Elevated Significant Extreme
Summary of Greatest Impacts
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? Storms should develop in the afternoon and could produce
damaging winds, localized flash flooding, hail and possibly
a tornado.
? The most likely timing of severe weather will be from 2 pm
to 9pm.
? Severe weather is most likely in the southern Midlands and
CSRA.
Highlights

Storms will form
along an out
outflow boundary
to our south today.
These storms are
expected to
propagate
northward during
the afternoon.
Current Conditions

Confidence is highest in damaging winds. Hail,
flash flooding and tornado threats are lower
confidence.
Most likely timing from 2pm to 9pm.
Severe weather should be limited to the
southern and central Midlands and CSRA
Today and Tonight
Hazards :
Location
Timing
Confidence
Severe Weather Outlook

Today’s Severe Wind Probabilities

Today’s Tornado Probabilities

Today’s Severe Hail Probabilities

Severe Weather Threat and Confidence

Wednesday Rainfall Forecast
The heaviest rain is expected south of the FA but localized heavy amounts could lead
to flash flooding.

North Fork Edisto River
Yesterday’s rainfall has led to river level rises

Stevens Creek
Stevens Creek near Modoc should lower quickly through
the day but could rise again with additional rainfall.

Congaree River
Yesterday’s rainfall and hydroelectric generation has led
to river level rises on the Congaree

Event Summary
? Storms will form in the afternoon and could produce damaging
winds, localized flash flooding, hail and possibly a tornado.
? The most likely timing of severe weather will be from 2 pm to 9pm.
? Severe weather is most likely in the southern Midlands and CSRA .
? Localized flash flooding will be possible, the main concern is
urban areas and areas with poor drainage.

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Phone (public):
(803) 822 -8135
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Briefing Webpage :
weather.gov/media/cae/LatestBriefing.pdf
Next Briefing
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Disclaimer: The information contained within this briefing
is time -sensitive, do not use after 5pm Wednesday April 6th
Contact and Next Briefing Information
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