Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 7:01PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 4:01pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 700 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Glendale, or near Augusta, 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...
North Augusta, Augusta, Clearwater, Belvedere, Glendale, South
Augusta, Midtown, Summerville, Augusta Mall, Daniel Field, McBean,
Augusta Regional Airport, Augusta National Golf Club, Burnettown,
West End Augusta, New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam Park, Glenn Hills,
Westover Memorial Park, Westover, and Kroc Center.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 20 in Georgia between mile markers 197 and 201.
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 0 and 4.
Interstate 520 in Georgia between mile markers 1 and 15.
Interstate 520 in South Carolina between mile markers 16 and 21.
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; Edgefield; Aiken
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov