Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 1:20PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 10:20am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 120 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fort Gordon, moving northeast at 15 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...
Grovetown, Evans, Martinez, Fort Gordon, Hephzibah, Glendale, South
Augusta, Summerville, Augusta Mall, Daniel Field, Village Plaza
Shopping Center, Blythe, Glenn Hills, Bath-Edie, Westover, Richmond
County Recreation Center, Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, Kendan Park,
Bellevue Memorial Gardens, and Forest Hills.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 20 in Georgia between mile markers 193 and 198.
Interstate 520 in Georgia between mile markers 1 and 12.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Columbia; Richmond; Aiken
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov