Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 6:01PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 3:01pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 601 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Pineville, or near Indian Land, moving southeast at 15 mph.
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...
Indian Land, Waxhaw, Andrew Jackson State Park, Van Wyck, Carolina
Commons Shopping Center, and Community of Almond Glen.
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.
Area Description:
Northern Lancaster; Southern Lancaster
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov