Georgia, South Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/20/2026 17:03

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 8:03PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 20, 2026 - 5:03pm
Expires: 
August 20, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 803 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Burtons Ferry Landing, and is stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Burtons Ferry Landing and Milbury.
Instruction: 
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Area Description: 
Screven; Allendale
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov