Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 3:17PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 12:17pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 317 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Savannah River Site. This storm was nearly stationary.
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...
Savannah River Site, Plant Vogtle, Jackson, Shell Bluff Landing,
Savannah River Site H Canyon, and Savannah River Site K Complex.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
east central Georgia...and central South Carolina.
Area Description:
Burke; Aiken; Barnwell
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov