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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
408 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
SCZ041-137-222100-
Southeastern Orangeburg SC-Bamberg SC-
408 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central Bamberg
and south central Orangeburg Counties through 500 PM EDT...

At 408 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Branchville, or 12 miles west of Saint George, moving east 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...
Branchville and Bowman.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 26 between mile markers 163 and 169.
 Interstate 95 between mile markers 85 and 87.

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.

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LAT...LON 3315 8090 3328 8093 3328 8092 3327 8089
      3330 8088 3331 8083 3330 8082 3330 8079
      3332 8078 3332 8076 3334 8075 3341 8055
      3332 8053 3331 8054 3315 8085
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 255DEG 15KT 3325 8078 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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