Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 4:27PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 1:27pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 427 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Gadsden, or near McEntire Air Base, 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...
St. Matthews, Eastover, Gadsden, Congaree National Park, Hopkins,
Sandy Run, and Fort Motte.
This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 123 and 127, and
between mile markers 131 and 135.
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:
Richland; Calhoun
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov