Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 4:46PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 1:46pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 446 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sumter County Airport, or 7 miles northeast of Shaw Air Base, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 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...
Sumter, Bishopville, Mulberry, Lee State Park, Sumter County Airport,
Elliott, Mayesville, Lynchburg, Ashwood, Oswego, Dalzell, Manville,
Spring Hill, St. Charles, Cherryvale, Wisacky, Woodrow, Rembert, and
Shiloh.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 114 and 126.
Interstate 95 between mile markers 141 and 146.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lee; Sumter
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: