Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 5:01PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 14, 2026 - 2:01pm
Expires:
June 14, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 500 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Batesburg-Leesville to 10 miles northeast
of Aiken Municipal Airport to near Citizens Park. Movement was 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...
Lexington, Batesburg-Leesville, Red Bank, Williston, Blackville,
Ridge Spring, Aiken State Park, Wagener, Pelion, Gilbert,
Springfield, Summit, Salley, Monetta, Perry, Windsor, Murray, Thor,
Camp Kinard, and New Holland.
This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 22
and 55.
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.
Area Description:
Saluda; Lexington; Aiken; Barnwell; Northwestern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: