Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 4:39PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 14, 2026 - 1:39pm
Expires:
June 14, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 439 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Santee State Park to near Crocketville.
Movement was east at 35 mph.
...Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor...
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...
Manning, Holly Hill, Branchville, Summerton, Bowman, Elloree, Santee
State Park, Santee Cooper Regional Airport, Rivers Bridge State Park,
Santee, Ehrhardt, Eutawville, Rowesville, Vance, Poplar Creek
Landing, Rimini, Stumphole Landing, Eautaw Springs, Blounts Landing,
and Low Falls Landing.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 26 between mile markers 154 and 169.
Interstate 95 between mile markers 85 and 117.
Instruction:
These storms 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.
If on or near Lake Marion, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Calhoun; Clarendon; Bamberg; Central Orangeburg; Southeastern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: