Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 6:48PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 3:48pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 647 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fishing Creek Reservoir, or 10 miles southwest of Lancaster, moving
southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Springdale, Kershaw, Elgin, Heath Springs, Irwin, Liberty Hill, Lake
Wateree State Park, Fishing Creek Reservoir, Bell Town Fire Station,
Mitford, Faith Christian School, Pleasant Hill, Kershaw Correctional
Institution, Lake Wateree near Highway 97, and McDonald Green
Elementary School.
This includes Interstate 77 between mile markers 46 and 50.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Fairfield; Kershaw; Southern Lancaster
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov