Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 9:00am
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
At 1159 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Bamberg, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 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...
Bamberg, Rivers Bridge State Park, Ehrhardt, Olar, and Govan.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Barnwell; Bamberg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: