Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 11:10PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 8:10pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 1110 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Eastern Lake Marion, or 19 miles northwest of Moncks Corner, moving
east at 20 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...
Holly Hill, Eutawville, Rocks Pond Campground and Marina, Blounts
Landing, and Eautaw Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Clarendon; Southeastern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov