Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 6:55PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 3:55pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 655 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sandy Run, or 9 miles southeast of Cayce, moving southeast at 20 mph.
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...
Brookdale, St. Matthews, Gaston, Congaree National Park, Sandy Run,
New Zion, Lexington Acres Pond, and Wilkinson Heights.
This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 120 and 148.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Lexington; Richland; Calhoun; Northwestern Orangeburg; Central Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov