Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 7:04PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 4:04pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 703 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Clyde, or 7 miles west of Hartsville, moving south at 20 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...
Bishopville, Cassatt, Lee State Park, Goodale State Park, Mcbee,
Bethune, Lucknow, Antioch, Wisacky, Ashland, and Midway Elementary
School.
This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers
100 and 126.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Chesterfield; Kershaw; Lee
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov