Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 5:36PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 2:36pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 536 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bishopville, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...
Bishopville, Lee State Park, Elliott, Ashwood, Lucknow, Manville,
Spring Hill, Antioch, Wisacky, Woodrow, and Dalzell.
This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers
105 and 125.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Kershaw; Lee; Sumter
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov