Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 7:23PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 4:23pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 723 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Newberry County Airport, or near Newberry, moving southwest at 10
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...
Newberry, Newberry College, Newberry County Airport, Silverstreet,
Hollywood Elementary School, Chappells, Chappells Fire Station,
Newberry County Detention Center, and Bush River Fire Station.
This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 67 and 75.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Newberry; Saluda
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov