Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 5:59AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 30, 2026 - 2:59am
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
At 559 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Edgefield County Airport to 6 miles southeast
of Aiken Municipal Airport to 8 miles northeast of Williston.
Movement was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Aiken, Aiken Mall, Edgefield, Williston, USC Aiken, Edgefield County
Airport, Aiken Municipal Airport, Citizens Park, Aiken State Park,
Graniteville, Wagener, North, Pelion, Springfield, Salley, Neeses,
Perry, Trenton, Woodford, and Livingston.
This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 11
and 41.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms 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:
Edgefield; Lexington; Aiken; Barnwell; Northwestern Orangeburg; Central Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: