Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 24 at 3:10PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2024 - 12:10pm
Expires:
September 24, 2024 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 309 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Clinton, or 12 miles east of Laurens, moving east at 20 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...
Whitmire, Blair, Maybington Fire Station, Feasterville Fire Station,
Henderson Island, Enoree Ranger District Office, and Kinards.
This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 62 and 67.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Newberry; Fairfield
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC