Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 1:46PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 10:46am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 146 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Aiken Municipal Airport, or 13 miles northeast of Aiken, moving east
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...
Aiken Municipal Airport, New Holland, and Vaucluse.
This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 14
and 37.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central South Carolina.
Area Description:
Edgefield; Lexington; Aiken
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov