Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 12 at 6:59PM EDT until July 12 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 3:59pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 658 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Red Bank,
moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.
Locations impacted include...
Columbia, Lexington, West Columbia, Cayce, Irmo, St. Andrews, Red
Bank, Oak Grove, South Congaree, Pine Ridge, Gaston, Columbia
International University, Riverbanks Zoo, SC State Farmer's Market,
Columbia Metro Airport, West Columbia Riverwalk, Pelion, Gilbert,
Summit, and Murray.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3.
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 39 and 69.
Interstate 26 between mile markers 105 and 120.
Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 2.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Lexington, SC; Richland, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: