Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 12:51PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 9:51am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1251 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Edgefield, or 19 miles north of Belvedere, moving southeast at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Edgefield, Johnston, Ridge Spring, Edgefield County Airport, Trenton,
Ward, Strom Thurmond High School, Harmony, and Edgefield Federal
Correction Institution.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
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:
Edgefield; Saluda; Aiken
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov