Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 7:19PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 4:19pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 719 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gough, or near Waynesboro, moving east at 5 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...
Waynesboro, Burke County Airport, and Di-
Lane Wildlife Management Area.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Burke
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov