Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 2:29PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 11:29am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 229 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Batesburg-Leesville, moving northeast at 35 mph.
...Boaters on Lake Murray Should Seek Safe Harbor...
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...
Lexington, Batesburg-Leesville, Red Bank, Oak Grove, Ridge Spring,
Dreher Island State Park, Gilbert, Summit, Monetta, Ward, Cedar Grove
Fire Station, South Shore Marina, Oswald Park, Bundrick Island,
Murray, Camp Kinard, Delmar, Hollow Creek Public Park, Samaria Fire
Station, and Cedar Pond Campground.
This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 37
and 60.
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:
Newberry; Edgefield; Saluda; Lexington; Aiken
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov