Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 5:59PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 2:59pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 559 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Reidsville, moving north at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Reidsville, Claxton, Hagan, Collins, Cobbtown, Bellville, Manassas,
Gordonia Altamaha State Park, Mendes and Daniels.
Instruction:
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, TV or your local news
source for the latest information from the National Weather Service.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm. Do not drive
your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Candler; Tattnall; Evans
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender: