Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 5:36AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 30, 2026 - 2:36am
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
At 536 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Gloverville, or near Clearwater, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Aiken, North Augusta, Clearwater, Aiken Mall, Belvedere, USC Aiken,
Aiken Municipal Airport, Citizens Park, Gloverville, Graniteville,
Burnettown, Hopeland Gardens, Redcliffe Plantation State Historic
Site, Boyd Pond Park, and Vaucluse.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 2 and 31.
Interstate 520 in South Carolina between mile markers 16 and 23.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Aiken
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: