Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 6:44PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 644 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bobby Brown State Park, or 17 miles northeast of Washington, moving
southwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lake Strom Thurmond, Hickory Knob State Resort Park, Curry Hill,
Mount Carmel Park, Gill's Point, Hester's Ferry Campground,
Chennault, Leroy's Ferry Recreation Area, Mount Carmel, and
Willington.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lincoln; McCormick
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: