Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 4:22PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 1:22pm
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 422 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jenkinsville, or near VC Summer Nuclear Station, moving northeast at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Winnsboro, VC Summer Nuclear Station, Fairfield County Airport,
Ballentine, Jenkinsville, Blythewood, Chapin, Ridgeway, Little
Mountain, Peak, Lighthouse Marina, Lebanon Fire Station, Lake Murray
Marina, Putnam's Landing, White Rock, Fairfield County Detention
Center, Rion, Winnsboro Mills, Fairfield Elementary School, and
Smallwood.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 26 between mile markers 84 and 99.
Interstate 77 between mile markers 27 and 41.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Newberry; Fairfield; Lexington; Richland
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: