Freeze Warning

Locations Affected

Columbia, SC ∙ Augusta, GA ∙ Eureka, SC ∙ South Congaree, SC ∙ Woodward Field Airport, SC ∙ Barnwell, SC ∙ Vidette, GA ∙ Meriwether, SC ∙ Monticello, SC ∙ Prosperity, SC

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 1227 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 4 AM early this morning to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Freeze Warning, from 4 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.

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