Active Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 11:27 PM Aug. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of east central Lexington, west central Sumter and east central Richland Counties through 800 PM EDT... At 726 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Oak Grove to 8 miles north of Eastover. Movement was southeast at 10 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... Columbia, West Columbia, Cayce, Forest Acres, St. Andrews, McEntire Air Base, Dentsville, Oak Grove, South Congaree, Pine Ridge, Arcadia Lakes, Eastover, Hopkins, Columbia International University, Horrel Hill, Riverbanks Zoo, SC State Farmer's Market, Woodfield, Sesquicentennial State Park, and Columbia Metro Airport. This includes the following highways... Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3. Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 62 and 79. Interstate 26 between mile markers 106 and 119. Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 18. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Heat Advisory
Issued: 4:45 PM Aug. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 110. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. &&
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