Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 4:10PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 14, 2026 - 1:10pm
Expires:
June 14, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 410 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northeast of Hamilton Branch State Park, or 20 miles north of
Martinez, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Edgefield, Saluda, Johnston, Ridge Spring, Aiken Municipal Airport,
Saluda County Airport, Edgefield County Airport, Trenton, Ward, Lick
Fork Campground, Strom Thurmond High School, Saluda Co Sheriff's
Office, Harmony, Pleasant Lane, Northside Fire Station Main, Emory,
Cleora, Colliers, Edgefield Federal Correction Institution, and
Saluda High School.
This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 17
and 21.
Instruction:
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Edgefield; Saluda; Aiken
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: