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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 10:00 PM Sep. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A line of strong thunderstorms will impact portions of eastern Columbia, northeastern Richmond, Calhoun, Clarendon, Lexington, southwestern Sumter, southeastern Saluda, Aiken, southeastern McCormick, Edgefield, northeastern Barnwell, northern Orangeburg and southeastern Richland Counties through 645 PM EDT... At 559 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hebron to Columbia to near Clarks Hill Recreation Area. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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... Columbia, Sumter, Aiken, North Augusta, Lexington, West Columbia, Orangeburg, Cayce, Batesburg-Leesville, Manning, Oak Grove, South Sumter, Clearwater, Aiken Mall, McEntire Air Base, Red Bank, Belvedere, Brookdale, Edgefield, and Williston. This includes the following highways... Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 0 and 59. Interstate 26 between mile markers 110 and 147. Interstate 520 in Georgia near mile marker 15. Interstate 520 in South Carolina between mile markers 16 and 23. Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 9. Interstate 95 between mile markers 100 and 132. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for east central Georgia...and central South Carolina. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN; MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Issued: 9:04 PM Sep. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 656 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL GEORGIA BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE RICHMOND IN SOUTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL SOUTH CAROLINA AIKEN BAMBERG BARNWELL CALHOUN CLARENDON ORANGEBURG THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AIKEN, AUGUSTA, BAMBERG, BARNWELL, BLACKVILLE, BROOKDALE, DENMARK, EVANS, MANNING, MARTINEZ, NORTH AUGUSTA, ORANGEBURG, ST. MATTHEWS, SUMMERTON, THOMSON, WAYNESBORO, AND WILLISTON.
Heat Advisory
Issued: 3:08 PM Sep. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 110. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. &&
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