Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 5:35PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 2:35pm
Expires:
April 4, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 534 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Saluda, or 14 miles southwest of Newberry, moving
northeast at 10 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...
Scurry Airport and Hickory Grove.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Newberry; Saluda
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov