Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:13PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:13pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 413 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
SC State Farmer's Market, or near Cayce, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Columbia, West Columbia, Cayce, McEntire Air Base, South Congaree,
Pine Ridge, St. Matthews, Gaston, Eastover, Congaree National Park,
Hopkins, Horrel Hill, SC State Farmer's Market, SC State Fair
Grounds, West Columbia Riverwalk, Sandy Run, Gadsden, Riverbanks Zoo,
Cayce Riverwalk, and Guignard Park.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 26 between mile markers 113 and 133.
Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 9.
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:
Lexington; Richland; Calhoun
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov