Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 3:21PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 12:21pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 320 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southwest of Red Bank, moving southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Pelion, Steedman, Samaria Fire Station, and Cedar Pond Campground.
This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 33
and 46.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lexington; Aiken
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov