Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 6:31PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 3:31pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 630 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Abbeville to near Troy to
6 miles southwest of Edgefield. Movement was northeast at 30 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...
Edgefield, Saluda, McCormick, Johnston, Mccormick County Airport,
Saluda County Airport, Bradley, Lick Fork Campground, Strom Thurmond
High School, Good Hope, Harmony, Pleasant Lane, Mt Vintage, Northside
Fire Station Main, Cleora, Colliers, Whitetown, Edgefield Federal
Correction Institution, and Mount Carmel.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
Area Description:
McCormick; Edgefield; Saluda
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: