Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 3:25PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 12:25pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 325 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Blitchton, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Pooler, I-16/I-95 Interchange, Godley Station, Savannah
International Airport, Garden City, Bloomingdale, Meldrim and Eden.
This includes the following highways...
I-16 between mile markers 139 and 161. I-95 in Georgia between mile
markers 97 and 106.
Instruction:
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, TV or your local news
source for the latest information from the National Weather Service.
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:
Effingham; Inland Bryan; Inland Chatham
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov