Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Columbia, SC
Issued by NWS Columbia, SC
119 WWUS82 KCAE 062110 SPSCAE Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 510 PM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024 SCZ020-062200- Newberry SC- 510 PM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024 ...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Newberry County through 600 PM EDT... At 510 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Joanna, or 11 miles west of Newberry, moving northeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Newberry, Newberry County Airport, Newberry County Detention Center, Bush River Fire Station, Belfast Wildlife Management Area, and Kinards. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. && LAT...LON 3429 8161 3424 8182 3431 8189 3432 8185 3433 8185 3435 8183 3435 8181 3441 8175 3444 8173 3443 8173 TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 243DEG 6KT 3430 8181 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$ SL