Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 1:54PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 10:54am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 153 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cartersville, or 16 miles southwest of Florence, moving east at 5
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...
Lynchburg and Shiloh.
This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 141 and 146.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central South Carolina.
Area Description:
Lee; Sumter
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov