Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 12:51PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 9:51am
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1250 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Holly Hill to near Branchville. Movement
was north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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...
Holly Hill, Branchville, Bowman, Santee, Eutawville, Rowesville,
Vance, Indian Bluff Recreation Park, Yonder Field, and Mill Creek
Marina and Campground.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 26 between mile markers 158 and 169.
Interstate 95 between mile markers 85 and 101.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Clarendon; Bamberg; Central Orangeburg; Southeastern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: