Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 13 at 6:10PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 13, 2026 - 3:10pm
Expires:
July 13, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 610 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Williston, or 9 miles north of Barnwell, moving north 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...
Barnwell, Williston, Blackville, Barnwell State Park, Springfield,
Hilda, Elko, Windsor, Aiken Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve, and
Barnwell County Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Aiken; Barnwell; Bamberg; Northwestern Orangeburg; Central Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: