UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm warning for Fairfield County predicted to expire at 6:45 p.m.

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The warning was issued for Fairfield County.

"The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire," describes the NWS Columbia SC.

The warning is in effect until 6:45 p.m.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published July 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM.