Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 2:02PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 11:02am
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 201 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Newberry County Airport, or 8 miles northwest of Newberry, moving
northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Newberry, Whitmire, Newberry College, Newberry County Airport,
Silverstreet, Newberry County Detention Center, Bush River Fire
Station, Belfast Wildlife Management Area, Enoree Ranger District
Office, and Kinards.
This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 62 and 73.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Newberry
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: