Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 4:32PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 1:32pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 432 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sardis, or 14 miles southwest of Florence, moving south 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 hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lake City, Timmonsville, Sardis, Cartersville, Scranton, Olanta, and
Central Crossroads.
This includes Interstate 95 in South Carolina between mile markers
147 and 155.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
northeastern South Carolina.
Area Description:
Darlington; Florence
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov