Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 6:58PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 3:58pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Aiken Municipal Airport, or 11 miles northeast of Aiken. This storm
was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up 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...
Aiken, North Augusta, Aiken Municipal Airport, Citizens Park, USC
Aiken, Graniteville, Hopeland Gardens, Vaucluse, and Murphys Estates.
This includes Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 7
and 32.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Edgefield; Aiken
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: