Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 5:52PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 2:52pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 552 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Elijah Clark State Park, or 23 miles east of Washington, moving north
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and nickel 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, Mccormick County
Airport, Hamilton Branch State Park, Lake Strom Thurmond, Parksville,
Plum Branch, Bordeaux, Modoc, Scott's Landing, Knox Scout
Reservation, Double Branches, Fishing Creek Public Hunting Area,
Curry Hill, Chennault, Modoc Boat Ramp, Bussey Point Campground, New
Hope, and Long Cane Creek Picnic Area.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lincoln; Columbia; McCormick
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov