Special Weather Statement issued for southern Clarendon

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The National Weather Service out of Columbia has issued a Special Weather Statement for southern parts of Clarendon County, including the Lake Marion and Summerton areas. Strong thunderstorms, with winds near 45 mph and containing hail, are expected to bombard the area through the early morning. At 1:45 a.m., such thunderstorms were moving northeast near Holly Hill toward the Santee and Lake Marion areas. The storms also feature heavy rain and frequent lightning. Ponding of water will occur in poor-drainage areas.