Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:52PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:52pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 452 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Elliott, or near Bishopville, moving southeast at 10 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...
Bishopville, Lee State Park, Elliott, Lynchburg, Ashwood, Manville,
St. Charles, and Wisacky.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 116 and 126.
Interstate 95 between mile markers 143 and 146.
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:
Lee; Sumter
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov