Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 7:19PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 4:19pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 718 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Sturdivants to near Hamlet. Movement was
southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Cheraw, Chesterfield, Carolina Sandhills Wildlife Refuge, Cheraw
State Park, Northeastern Technical College, Cheraw Municipal Airport,
Society Hill, Ruby, Patrick, Mount Croghan, McFarlan, Chesterfield
Ruby Middle School, Cheraw Fish Hatchery, Alligator Fire Station,
Middendorf, Bay Springs Fire Station, and Chesterfield Detention
Center.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Chesterfield
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov