####018001189#### WWUS72 KCAE 280712 NPWCAE URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 312 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024 SCZ031-037-038-135>137-281515- /O.NEW.KCAE.LW.Y.0013.240328T1200Z-240328T2000Z/ Sumter-Calhoun-Clarendon-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-Southeastern Orangeburg- Including the cities of Springfield, Branchville, St. Matthews, Holly Hill, Neeses, Eutawville, Orangeburg, Brookdale, Elloree, Bowman, North, Summerton, Sumter, Manning, and Santee 312 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...Calhoun, Central Orangeburg, Clarendon, Northwestern Orangeburg, Southeastern Orangeburg, and Sumter Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. && $$ MG