Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 6:01PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 3:01pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 600 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Whitmire, or 13 miles south of Union. This storm was 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...
Whitmire.
This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 62 and 67.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Newberry
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov