Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 2:47PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 11:47am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 246 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lincolnton, or 14 miles northeast of Washington, moving northeast at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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, Lake Strom Thurmond, Plum Branch, Bordeaux, Knox Scout
Reservation, Double Branches, Curry Hill, Chennault, Modoc Boat Ramp,
Bussey Point Campground, New Hope, Long Cane Creek Picnic Area,
Hickory Knob State Resort Park, Loce, Gill's Point, Hester's Ferry
Campground, and Mount Carmel.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lincoln; McDuffie; Columbia; McCormick
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov