Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 7:25PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 4:25pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 725 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Prosperity, or near Newberry. 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...
Newberry, Prosperity, Newberry College, Silverstreet, Hollywood
Elementary School, Stoney Hill, Newberry County Detention Center, and
Wyses Ferry.
This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 74 and 80.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Newberry; Saluda
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: