Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 5:13PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 2:13pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 513 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sandy Run, or 13 miles south of Cayce, moving northeast at 25 mph.
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...
Columbia, Cayce, McEntire Air Base, Gaston, Eastover, SC State
Farmer's Market, Congaree National Park, Hopkins, Sandy Run, Fort
Jackson, Gadsden, Horrel Hill, Swansea, Woodford, New Zion, Dinkins
Mill, Lexington Acres Pond, Fort Jackson Wildcat Road, Boykin, and
Fort Jackson McCrady Training Center.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 80 and 89.
Interstate 26 between mile markers 117 and 133.
Interstate 77 between mile markers 2 and 11.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central South Carolina.
Area Description:
Kershaw; Lexington; Richland; Sumter; Calhoun; Northwestern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov