Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 2:31PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 11:31am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 231 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sardis, or 14 miles northwest of Lake City, moving northeast at 20
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...
Woods Bay State Park, Lynchburg, and Shiloh.
This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 142 and 146.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central South Carolina.
Area Description:
Lee; Sumter; Clarendon
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov