Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 7:34pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 1033 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Abbeville, moving south at 25 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...
McCormick, Mccormick County Airport, Elijah Clark State Park, Lake
Strom Thurmond, Bobby Brown State Park, Parksville, Plum Branch,
Hickory Knob State Resort Park, Gill's Point, Bordeaux, Hester's
Ferry Campground, Broad River Campground, Mount Carmel, Baker Creek
State Park, Leroy's Ferry Recreation Area, Willington, Curry Hill,
Mount Carmel Park, Cleora, and Chennault.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lincoln; McCormick; Edgefield
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov