Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 12:20AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 9:20pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1220 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Newberry, moving north at 15 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...
Whitmire, Blair, Henderson Island, Enoree Ranger District Office,
Maybington Fire Station, and US-176 and SC-34 Crossroads.
This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 70 and 75.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Newberry; Fairfield
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: