Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 30 at 4:39PM EDT until May 30 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 30, 2025 - 1:39pm
Expires:
May 30, 2025 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 439 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from McEntire Air Base to 12 miles northwest of Edisto
Gardens to 6 miles east of New Ellenton, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Orangeburg, McEntire Air Base, Brookdale, Williston, New Ellenton,
St. Matthews, Eastover, Congaree National Park, Hopkins, Horrel Hill,
Sandy Run, Gadsden, North, Springfield, Cameron, Salley, Neeses,
Norway, Elko, and Livingston.
This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 125 and 127, and
between mile markers 131 and 149.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Aiken, SC; Barnwell, SC; Calhoun, SC; Orangeburg, SC; Richland, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC