Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 4:12PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 1:12pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 412 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
McIntosh, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Hinesville, Richmond Hill, Fort Stewart, McIntosh, Midway,
Flemington, Belfast, Keller, Sunbury and Burroughs.
This includes I-95 in Georgia between mile markers 76 and 98.
Instruction:
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, TV or your local news
source for the latest information from the National Weather Service.
Excessive cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 15 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Inland Bryan; Coastal Bryan; Inland Chatham; Inland Liberty; Coastal Liberty
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov