Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 12:16AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 9:16pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1215 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Newberry College, or over Newberry, moving southwest at 10 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...
Newberry, Prosperity, Newberry College, Newberry County Airport,
Silverstreet, Stoney Hill, Newberry County Detention Center, US-176
and SC-34 Crossroads, Bush River Fire Station, Enoree Ranger
District Office, and Kinards.
This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 62 and 80.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Newberry
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov