Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 3:51PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 12:51pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 350 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Lake Greenwood State Park to near Saluda
County Airport. Movement was east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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...
Saluda, Silverstreet, Saluda Co Sheriff's Office, Good Hope, Belfast
Wildlife Management Area, Hollywood Elementary School, Emory,
Chappells, Chappells Fire Station, Scurry Airport, Bush River Fire
Station, Hickory Grove, Vaughnville, Saluda High School, and Kinards.
This includes Interstate 26 near mile marker 62.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Newberry; Saluda
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: