Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 12:04AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 9:04pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1204 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Saluda County Airport, or 11 miles west of Batesburg-Leesville,
moving north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Saluda, Ridge Spring, Saluda County Airport, Monetta, Ward, Saluda Co
Sheriff's Office, Wyses Ferry, Hollywood Elementary School, Emory,
Scurry Airport, Circle Fire Station, Hickory Grove, Riverbend Boat
Ramp, and Saluda High School.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Newberry; Edgefield; Saluda; Aiken
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: