Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 3:42PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 12:42pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 342 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Plant Vogtle, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and nickel 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...
Waynesboro, Savannah River Site, Plant Vogtle, Jackson, Alexander,
Shell Bluff Landing, Shell Bluff, Audubon's Silver Bluff Sanctuary,
Savannah River Site Badge Office, Savannah River Site H Canyon,
Bennock Mill, and Savannah River Site K Complex.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Richmond; Burke; Aiken; Barnwell
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: