Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 2:09PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 11:09am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 209 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Red Bank, 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...
Lexington, Batesburg-Leesville, Red Bank, Gilbert, Summit, Camp
Kinard, Fredonia, Murray, Barr Lake, Samaria Fire Station, and Red
Bank Sports Complex.
This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 38
and 55.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Saluda; Lexington
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov