Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 24 at 10:14PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 7:14pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 1013 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
McBean, or 9 miles north of Waynesboro, moving east at 25 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, Savannah River Site, Plant Vogtle, Hephzibah, Jackson,
Burke County Airport, McBean, Girard, Audubon's Silver Bluff
Sanctuary, Savannah River Site H Canyon, Bennock Mill, Savannah River
Site K Complex, Shell Bluff, and Shell Bluff Landing.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Richmond; Burke; Aiken; Barnwell
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov