Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 1:39PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 10:39am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 139 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Wrens, or 13 miles east of Gibson, moving northeast at 15 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...
Harlem, Blythe, Dearing, Keysville, Autney, Leitner Lake Conference
Center, Arties Pond Public Fishing Area, Adamsville, Bath-Edie, and
Pea Patch Aerodrome.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
McDuffie; Columbia; Richmond; Burke
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: