Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 2:23PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 11:23am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 222 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Holly Hill, or 18 miles northeast of Saint George, moving southeast
at 10 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, Eutawville, Vance, Mill Creek Marina and Campground,
Eautaw Springs, and Indian Bluff Recreation Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Clarendon; Southeastern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov