Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 4:05PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 1:05pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 402 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
stretching from near Aiken State Park, to just west of St. Matthews.
These storms were nearly stationary.
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...
Williston, St. Matthews, Sandy Run, Aiken State Park, Swansea,
Wagener, North, Springfield, Salley, Neeses, Perry, Woodford,
Livingston, Windsor, Aiken Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve, Perry
Airport, Fort Motte, and Thor.
This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 124 and 141.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lexington; Richland; Aiken; Barnwell; Calhoun; Northwestern Orangeburg; Central Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov