Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 5:11PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 2:11pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 510 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Thomson, moving south at 25 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...
Thomson, Appling, Thomson-McDuffie County Airport, Wrightsboro,
Dearing, Winfield, Sweetwater Park, Arties Pond Public Fishing Area,
McDuffie County Fire Department, Adamsville, Thomson Fire Department,
McDuffie Regional Medical Center, University Hospital McDuffie, White
Oak Campground, Phinizy, Autney, Boneville, Carpenter Airport, Ansley
Mill, and Eubank-Blanchard Community Center.
This includes Interstate 20 in Georgia between mile markers 167 and
182.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
McDuffie; Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov