Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 8:43PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 14, 2026 - 5:43pm
Expires:
June 14, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 842 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Lake Strom Thurmond to 7 miles southwest
of Washington to Reynolds at Lake Oconee. Movement was east at 35
mph.
...Boaters on Lake Strom Thurmond Should Seek Safe Harbor...
HAZARD...Wind gusts up of 40 to 50 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...
McCormick, Lincolnton, Clarks Hill Recreation Area, J. Strom Thurmond
Dam, Elijah Clark State Park, Mistletoe State Park, Mccormick County
Airport, Thomson-McDuffie County Airport, Wrightsboro, Hamilton
Branch State Park, Lake Strom Thurmond, Parksville, Plum Branch,
Bordeaux, Winfield, Modoc, Scott's Landing, Knox Scout Reservation,
Double Branches, and Curry Hill.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lincoln; McDuffie; Columbia; McCormick; Edgefield
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: