Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 3:19PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 12:19pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 319 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
USC Aiken, or over Aiken, moving southeast at 15 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...
Aiken, Aiken Mall, New Ellenton, Citizens Park, Gloverville, USC
Aiken, Graniteville, Windsor, Boyd Pond Park, Hopeland Gardens,
Savannah River Site Badge Office, and Vaucluse.
This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 16
and 20.
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:
Aiken
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov