Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 11:45am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 245 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Aiken State Park, or 13 miles northeast of Aiken,
moving east at 25 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, Aiken Mall, New Ellenton, USC Aiken, Aiken Municipal Airport,
Citizens Park, Edgefield County Airport, Aiken State Park, Wagener,
Salley, Perry, Trenton, Windsor, Aiken Gopher Tortoise Heritage
Preserve, Perry Airport, Hopeland Gardens, Steedman, and New Holland.
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; Northwestern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov