Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 6:49PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 3:49pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 648 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Joanna, or 11 miles southeast of Laurens, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph and pea size 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...
Newberry, Whitmire, Newberry County Airport, Blair, Newberry College,
Newberry County Detention Center, US-176 and SC-
34 Crossroads, Henderson Island, Belfast Wildlife Management Area,
Maybington Fire Station, Bush River Fire Station, Enoree Ranger
District Office, and Kinards.
This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 62 and 77.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Newberry; Fairfield
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: