Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 1:16PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 10:16am
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 115 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bowman, or 12 miles southeast of Brookdale, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Orangeburg, Brookdale, Bowman, Elloree, Santee State Park, Claflin
College, South Carolina State University, Santee, Cameron, Vance,
Poplar Creek Landing, Stumphole Landing, Yonder Field, Wilkinson
Heights, and Creston.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 26 between mile markers 144 and 167.
Interstate 95 between mile markers 88 and 103.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Calhoun; Clarendon; Central Orangeburg; Southeastern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: