Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 4:02PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 1:02pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 402 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Edgefield, or 21 miles north of Martinez, moving
east at 30 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...
Edgefield, Saluda, McCormick, Johnston, Ridge Spring, Clarks Hill
Recreation Area, Saluda County Airport, Edgefield County Airport,
Mccormick County Airport, Hamilton Branch State Park, Monetta,
Trenton, Parksville, Ward, Plum Branch, Strom Thurmond High School,
Saluda Co Sheriff's Office, Good Hope, Modoc, and Scott's Landing.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lincoln; McCormick; Edgefield; Saluda; Aiken
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov