Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 5:26PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 2:26pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 525 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Ninety Six Historic Site to near
Washington. Movement was south at 20 mph.
...Boaters on Lake Strom Thurmond Should Seek Safe Harbor...
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...
Grovetown, Evans, Thomson, Martinez, Edgefield, McCormick, Harlem,
Johnston, Lincolnton, Ridge Spring, Clarks Hill Recreation Area,
Edgefield County Airport, Elijah Clark State Park, Mistletoe State
Park, Wrightsboro, J. Strom Thurmond Dam, Thomson-McDuffie County
Airport, Appling, Riverwood, and Hamilton Branch State Park.
This includes Interstate 20 in Georgia between mile markers 166 and
194.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
If on or near Lake Strom Thurmond, get out of the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
east central Georgia...and central South Carolina.
Area Description:
Lincoln; McDuffie; Columbia; McCormick; Edgefield; Saluda
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov