Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 3:56PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 12:56pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 356 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lincolnton, or 18 miles east of Washington, moving north at 15 mph.
...Boaters on Lake Strom Thurmond Should Seek Safe Harbor...
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
McCormick, Lincolnton, Elijah Clark State Park, Hickory Knob State
Resort Park, Bordeaux, Mount Carmel, Baker Creek State Park, Leroy's
Ferry Recreation Area, Willington, Curry Hill, Hawe Creek Campground,
New Hope, and Long Cane Creek Picnic Area.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Lake Strom Thurmond, get out of the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Lincoln; McCormick
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov