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Good morning Lexington! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Lexington County communities were in Saturday's tornado warning path?
  • How this week's flood advisory could affect Lexington riverfront areas
  • Overnight U.S. 321 crash in Lexington County leaves one driver dead

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Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• UPDATE: Tornado warning for Lexington and Saluda counties Saturday evening (myrtlebeachonline.com) — Lexington County was under a short-lived tornado warning Saturday evening as a severe thunderstorm near Batesburg-Leesville prompted urgent shelter advice from the National Weather Service. Communities around Lake Murray, local parks, and fire stations were in the path, and residents were reminded to move to interior rooms, avoid vehicles and mobile homes, and keep emergency kits ready for future storms.
   

• Flood advisory issued for Lexington and Richland counties until Thursday evening (thestate.com) — Lexington County is under a National Weather Service flood advisory until Thursday at 8 p.m., with flooding expected along the West Columbia and Cayce Riverwalk areas as river levels rise. Residents in low-lying spots are urged to move to higher ground, avoid flooded roads and basements, and be alert for electrical hazards and fast-moving water during heavy rain.
   

• Driver dies in overnight crash in Lexington County, South Carolina cops say (thestate.com) — A driver was killed early Sunday when an SUV ran off U.S. 321 near Woodcote Drive in the Gaston area of Lexington County and overturned down an embankment. State troopers say no one else was in the vehicle, and the coroner has not yet released the victim's name as the Highway Patrol continues investigating the cause.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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