Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 6:35AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 30, 2026 - 3:35am
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
At 635 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Branchville, or 13 miles west of Saint George, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Branchville and Bowman.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 26 between mile markers 161 and 169.
Interstate 95 between mile markers 85 and 88.
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.
Area Description:
Bamberg; Central Orangeburg; Southeastern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: