Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 10:02AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 7:02am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
At 1001 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Edisto Gardens, or over Orangeburg, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Orangeburg, Brookdale, Orangeburg County Airport, Claflin College,
Edisto Gardens, South Carolina State University, Cameron, Cordova,
Wilkinson Heights, Prince of Orange Mall, and Edisto.
This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 140 and 157.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
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:
Calhoun; Northwestern Orangeburg; Central Orangeburg; Southeastern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov