After the storm
By T&D Staff Tuesday, July 22, 2008Thunderstorms knocked down trees and power lines across Orangeburg County Monday afternoon, but authorities have not heard of any damage to structures.
“There was a high number of trees and power lines -- so far, that’s all it’s been,” Orangeburg County Emergency Services Director John Smith said. Areas experiencing damage Monday included North, Neeses, Norway, Springfield and Branchville.
In addition, hail was reported in Barnwell and Olar, and trees were reported down in the Williston area.
And the next few days promise to bring even more, but hopefully less destructive, storms.
“Hopefully, within the next two to three days people can get some rain around here. I’m sure they’d appreciate that,” National Weather Service Meteorologist Leonard Vaughn said.
There’s a 30 percent chance of storms Tuesday, a 50 percent chance Wednesday and a 30 percent chance Thursday, he said.
But with that rain will come high temperatures and humidity. Vaughn said Tuesday’s temperature is expected to hit 100 degrees, but the humidity could make it feel like 105 degrees.
“Try not to spend much time outdoors. Stay inside where there’s air conditioning,” he said. He also advised drinking lots of fluids.
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