Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 4:38PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 1:38pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 438 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
McBean, or 12 miles north of Waynesboro, moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Waynesboro, Plant Vogtle, Hephzibah, McBean, Shell Bluff, Shell Bluff
Landing, and Bennock Mill.
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.
Area Description:
Richmond; Burke
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov