The latest on Irma’s local impact: Power outages around Aiken County amid wind warning, flood watch
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The biggest thing that appears to be left to deal with are the power outages. SCE&G has about 16,000 without power and
There are currently 166 individuals in shelters. We did have to close one shelter due to power loss, but have been able to accommodate those in need thus far. Seems to be a couple more hours of bad weather in front of us and then it should start to calm down some. Winds should settle down somewhat by mid to late evening.
As of now, we will probably not have full staff overnight in the EOC, but will keep limited staff. Full staff will remain at least for several more hours. Roads and Bridges and Shop personnel will be available tonight as needed, but hopefully they will not have to work all night. EMS calls remain lower than normal/expected.
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SCE&G was reporting outages affecting 13,992 customers in
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SCE&G was reporting outages affecting 18,628 customers in
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SCE&G was reporting outages affecting 17,067 customers in
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SCE&G was reporting outages affecting 12,932 customers in
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SCEG&G was reporting outages affecting 8,328 customers in
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It was reported during a press conference involving S.C. Gov.
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According to our reporters in the field, traffic lights out at the intersection of
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SCE&G is reporting power outages affecting 2,923 customers in
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As you know, the storm weakened substantially overnight, but still packs substantial winds. The biggest threat is coastal flooding and potential flash floods throughout the state. We still could get some heavy gusts, but probably not as strong as predicted yesterday.
We have Roads and Bridges personnel at the shop prepared to respond to downed trees and other road hazards as needed. We will have additional crews report at
Currently there are about 1800 power outages in the County with more expected. We have 8 community shelters open in local churches and 139 folks are in those various shelters. The shelters with locations and contact information is below:
Full Gospel Redemption Center (803-593-2425)
365 Piney Heights RD,
421 Edgefield RD
17 Belvedere RD,
4631-A Jefferson Davis HWY
198 Sweetwater RD
124 Clairmont DR
539 Middleton DR
We have about 70 animals at the pet shelter located at the fairgrounds. Those are from folks that came to area from outside the County and could not take their pets to shelters.
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According to our reporters in the field, there is a tree down on
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SCE&G reporting power outages affecting 4,404 customers in
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According to our reporters in the field, there is a tree down across
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SCE&G reporting power outages affecting 4,388 customers in
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SCE&G reporting outages affecting 2,076 customers in
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SCE&G is reporting seven incidents causing outages in
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Irma has been downgraded to a tropical storm as it continues to move through
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A high wind warning and flash flood watch began at
They will continue until
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Isolated tornadoes are possible.
Tonight, winds of 27 to 32 mph are predicted, and they will decrease to 15 to 20 mph after midnight.
There could be tropical storm force gusts of up to 48 mph.
Rainfall amounts of two to three inches are possible during the day. Two to three inches are possible tonight.
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A high wind warning and a flash flood watch are scheduled to take effect at 8 o'clock this morning in the
Locally, it is breezy, and there is a light rain as a weakening Hurricane Irma continues to move northward in
Sustained winds of 26 to 36 mph are expected today in this part of
Tonight winds will be 27 to 32 mph, and they will decrease to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Gusts could be as high as 48 mph.
Two to three inches of rain are possible during the day. There might be two to three more inches tonight.
The high temperature will be near 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Tonight's low will be close to 66 degrees Fahrenheit.
LOCAL CLOSURES
There won't be any
There are no classes Monday at public schools in
No classes are being held Monday and Tuesday at USC Aiken. The school's offices are closed Monday.
The Savannah River Site is closed to non-essential personnel Monday.
STATEWIDE
Winds and rain from Hurricane Irma have moved into
A hurricane watch is in effect Monday from
A flash flood warning is in effect along the southern coast of
The storm surge could reach 6 feet, especially from late morning to mid-afternoon. Up to 6 inches of rain is also possible.
Wind gusts of up to 60 mph are expected along the
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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