Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 24 at 8:08PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 5:08pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 808 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rivers Bridge State Park, or 14 miles north of Hampton, moving east
at 15 mph.
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...
Rivers Bridge State Park and Ehrhardt.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Bamberg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov