Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 1:02PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 10:02am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 102 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Barton, and is nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Allendale, Fairfax, Brunson, Barton, Allendale County Airport and
Dukes.
Instruction:
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, TV or your local news
source for the latest information from the National Weather Service.
Report damage directly to the Charleston National Weather Service at
888-383-2024 when it is safe to do so. You can also email your report
to nws.charlestonsc@noaa.gov.
Area Description:
Allendale; Hampton
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov