Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 7:01PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 4:01pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 659 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Great Falls, or 13 miles south of Lancaster, moving south at 25 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 damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Winnsboro, Lake Wateree Dam, Heath Springs, Longtown, Liberty Hill,
Lake Wateree State Park, Fishing Creek Reservoir, Lebanon Fire
Station, Bell Town Fire Station, Mitford, Fairfield County Detention
Center, Faith Christian School, Winnsboro Mills, Fairfield Elementary
School, White Oak, Lake Wateree near Highway 97, Pleasant Hill, and
Pine Grove Fire Station.
This includes Interstate 77 between mile markers 36 and 50.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Fairfield; Kershaw; Southern Lancaster
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov