Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 2:16PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 11:16am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 216 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fort Gordon, moving east at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Grovetown, Fort Gordon, Hephzibah, Glendale, South Augusta, Augusta
Regional Airport, Blythe, Minnick Park, Hillcrest Memorial Park,
Glenn Hills, Bath-Edie, Pea Patch Aerodrome, Westover, Miles Park,
Richmond County Recreation Center, Ellwood, Pendleton King Park,
Diamond Lakes Regional Park, and Kendan Park.
This includes Interstate 520 in Georgia between mile markers 3 and
11.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
east central Georgia.
Area Description:
Columbia; Richmond
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov