Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 1:15pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 414 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Dreher Island State Park, or 7 miles northeast of
Batesburg-Leesville, moving north at 25 mph.
...Boaters on Lake Murray Should Seek Safe Harbor...
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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...
Dreher Island State Park, Lighthouse Marina, Cedar Grove Fire
Station, South Shore Marina, Oswald Park, Shull Island, Bundrick
Island, Fairview Fire Station, Putnam's Landing, Siesta Cove Marina,
Murray, Rocky Point Recreation Area, Lake Murray Shores, Delmar,
Hollow Creek Public Park, Melvin Park, and Riverbend Boat Ramp.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Newberry; Saluda; Lexington; Richland
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: