Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 6:58PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 3:58pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 658 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southeast of Lake Greenwood State Park, or 15 miles southwest
of Newberry. 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...
Saluda, Silverstreet, Hollywood Elementary School, Emory, Chappells,
Chappells Fire Station, Saluda Co Sheriff's Office, Scurry Airport,
Good Hope, Hickory Grove, and Saluda High School.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Newberry; Saluda
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov