Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 5:25PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 2:25pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 524 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Carowinds to near Chester State Park. Movement
was east at 35 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...
Lancaster, Indian Land, Waxhaw, Kershaw, Elgin, Heath Springs, USC
Lancaster, Irwin, Andrew Jackson State Park, Van Wyck, Buford,
Fishing Creek Reservoir, Arrowood Estates, Bell Town Fire Station,
Community of Almond Glen, Faith Christian School, Carolina Commons
Shopping Center, Bear Creek Park, McDonald Green Elementary School,
and Tradesville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Lancaster; Southern Lancaster
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: