Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 7:03PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 4:03pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 703 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Millett, or 8 miles southeast of Savannah River Site, moving south at
15 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...
Snelling and Kline.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Burke; Barnwell
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov