Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 3:12PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 12:12pm
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 312 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
South Congaree, or near Red Bank, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Columbia, Lexington, West Columbia, Cayce, Irmo, Forest Acres, St.
Andrews, Red Bank, Oak Grove, Dentsville, South Congaree, Pine Ridge,
Arcadia Lakes, Columbia International University, Harbison State
Forest, Riverbanks Zoo, SC State Farmer's Market, Columbia Metro
Airport, SC State Fair Grounds, and West Columbia Riverwalk.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3.
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 52 and 73.
Interstate 26 between mile markers 104 and 120.
Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 14.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lexington; Richland
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: