Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 5:02PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 2:02pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 502 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Saluda, or 11 miles northwest of Batesburg-Leesville, moving north at
15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and nickel 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...
Saluda, Prosperity, Silverstreet, Hollywood Elementary School, Emory,
Stoney Hill, Saluda Co Sheriff's Office, Scurry Airport, Circle Fire
Station, Hickory Grove, Wyses Ferry, and Saluda High School.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Newberry; Saluda
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: