Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 7:09PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 4:09pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 708 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bowman, or 13 miles north of Saint George, moving east at 5 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...
Holly Hill, Santee, Vance, and Mill Creek Marina and Campground.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 26 between mile markers 161 and 169.
Interstate 95 between mile markers 85 and 98.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southeastern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov