Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 1:38PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 10:38am
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Smoke from wildfires in central and southern Georgia are moving
into the CSRA and Midlands, causing reduced visibilities, with
some locations dropping to between 3 and 6 miles, or briefly
lower in thicker pockets of dense smoke. This may create hazardous
travel, especially for motorists driving along and south of I-20,
where visibility can change quickly over short distances.
In addition, people with asthma or other respiratory sensitivities
may experience irritation and should consider limiting prolonged
time outdoors.
Area Description:
Lincoln; McDuffie; Columbia; Richmond; Burke; McCormick; Kershaw; Edgefield; Saluda; Lexington; Richland; Lee; Aiken; Sumter; Barnwell; Calhoun; Clarendon; Bamberg; Northwestern Orangeburg; Central Orangeburg; Southeastern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: