Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 3:25PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 12:25pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 324 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lamar, or 7 miles southeast of Bishopville, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Bishopville, Lee State Park, Elliott, Mayesville, Lynchburg, St.
Charles, and Wisacky.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 118 and 126.
Interstate 95 between mile markers 142 and 146.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central South Carolina.
Area Description:
Lee; Sumter
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov