Florence County ripped by high winds

Florence County Emergency Management is monitoring a high winds affecting Florence County.

There are reports of downed trees in Florence, Lake City, Pamplico and Timmonsville areas.

There are also reports of downed power lines.

Winds have reached up to 50 miles per hour in West Florence and 59 miles per hour near the Florence Regional Airport.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory that will remain in effect until midnight tonight.

So far there are no reported injuries.