Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 7:07PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 4:07pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 705 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ridge Spring, or 7 miles west of Batesburg-Leesville, moving
northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail and wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Batesburg-Leesville, Saluda, Ridge Spring, Saluda County Airport,
Monetta, Ward, Emory, Saluda Co Sheriff's Office, Hibernia, and
Saluda High School.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Saluda
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov