Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 1:26PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 10:26am
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 126 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Branchville, or 11 miles southeast of Bamberg, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Branchville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Bamberg; Central Orangeburg; Southeastern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov