Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 8:46AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 5:46am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 845 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms 8
miles southeast of Poinsett State Park, or 12 miles southwest of
South Sumter, moving northeast at 25 mph.
...Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor...
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...
Sumter, Manning, South Sumter, St. Matthews, Summerton, Elloree,
Alcolu, Santee State Park, Millwood, Poinsett State Park, Santee,
Pinewood, Paxville, Cane Savannah, Poplar Creek Landing, Rimini,
Stumphole Landing, Brogdon, Lone Star, and Low Falls Landing.
This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 93 and 128.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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:
Richland; Sumter; Calhoun; Clarendon; Southeastern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov