Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 3:00pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 559 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Hebron to Columbia to near Clarks Hill
Recreation Area. Movement was southeast at 25 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...
Columbia, Sumter, Aiken, North Augusta, Lexington, West Columbia,
Orangeburg, Cayce, Batesburg-Leesville, Manning, Oak Grove, South
Sumter, Clearwater, Aiken Mall, McEntire Air Base, Red Bank,
Belvedere, Brookdale, Edgefield, and Williston.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 0 and 59.
Interstate 26 between mile markers 110 and 147.
Interstate 520 in Georgia near mile marker 15.
Interstate 520 in South Carolina between mile markers 16 and 23.
Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 9.
Interstate 95 between mile markers 100 and 132.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms 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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
east central Georgia...and central South Carolina.
Area Description:
Columbia; Richmond; McCormick; Edgefield; Saluda; Lexington; Richland; Aiken; Sumter; Barnwell; Calhoun; Clarendon; Northwestern Orangeburg; Central Orangeburg; Southeastern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov