Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 7:51PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 4:51pm
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 751 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Branchville, or 12 miles east of Bamberg, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Branchville, Bowman, Rowesville, and Yonder Field.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 26 between mile markers 153 and 169.
Interstate 95 between mile markers 85 and 92.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Bamberg; Central Orangeburg; Southeastern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: