Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 5:26PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 2:26pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 525 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sardis, or 10 miles south of Plant Vogtle, moving northeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and penny 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...
Plant Vogtle, Sardis, Alexander, and Girard.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Burke; Barnwell
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: