Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 4:02PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 1:02pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 402 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles south of Sandy Run to near Bamberg.
Movement was east at 10 mph.
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...
Orangeburg, Brookdale, St. Matthews, Branchville, Orangeburg County
Airport, Claflin College, Edisto Gardens, South Carolina State
University, Rowesville, Cordova, Cope, Wilkinson Heights, Prince of
Orange Mall, and Edisto.
This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 132 and 149.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Richland; Calhoun; Northwestern Orangeburg; Central Orangeburg; Southeastern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: