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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Columbia SC

231 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026

 

SCZ025-026-041900-

Saluda SC-Edgefield SC-

231 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026



...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern

Edgefield and southwestern Saluda Counties through 300 PM EDT...



At 231 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over

Saluda County Airport, or 17 miles west of Batesburg-Leesville,

moving north at 15 mph.



HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...

Saluda, Johnston, Saluda County Airport, Emory, Saluda Co Sheriff's

Office, Good Hope, Northside Fire Station Main, and Saluda High

School.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 



Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.

Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe

shelter inside a building or vehicle.



This storm 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.



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LAT...LON 3404 8195 3408 8192 3409 8192 3410 8190

      3407 8166 3384 8176 3386 8196 3402 8197

TIME...MOT...LOC 1831Z 187DEG 13KT 3393 8185 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN

MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH



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